Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #21V078000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 21V078000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Affecting 2020-2021 audi q7 vehicles Includes 26,967 affected units, Incorrect Air Bag Module Parameters/FMVSS 208, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2020-2021 audi q7 vehicles

Defect Summary

Volkswagen group of america, inc. (audi) is recalling certain 2020-2021 audi q7 vehicles. the air bag control module may deploy the second stage of the front passenger air bag too quickly after the first stage when the seat is occupied by an unbelted child. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 208, "occupant crash protection."

Corrective Action

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the air bag control module, free of charge. the recall began march 5, 2021. owners can contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. audi's number for this recall is 69bv.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 21V078000

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2021-02-17T00:00:00

Subject: Incorrect air bag module parameters/fmvss 208

Component: Air Bags

Potentially Affected Units: 26,967

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 69BV

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Volkswagen group of america, inc. (audi) is recalling certain 2020-2021 audi q7 vehicles. the air bag control module may deploy the second stage of the front passenger air bag too quickly after the first stage when the seat is occupied by an unbelted child. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 208, "occupant crash protection."

Consequence Summary: During a crash necessitating the deployment of the passenger air bag, the second stage may deploy too quickly when a child is in the front passenger seat, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the air bag control module, free of charge. the recall began march 5, 2021. owners can contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. audi's number for this recall is 69bv.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 98.96

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SID: row-z65n-7fxe.cjm7

NHTSA ID: 21V078000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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