If the air bag does not deploy correctly in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of an injury.
If the air bag does not deploy correctly in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of an injury.
We break every recall down into plain English — this one’s still on our list. Until our write-up is ready, the official NHTSA hazard and remedy below have the full, accurate details.
Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224573-audi-a5-2018-recall-air-bags · Recall date November 27, 2018 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V836000
“AUDI A5 (2018) recall — Air Bags.” GovInfoNow, recall dated November 27, 2018. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224573-audi-a5-2018-recall-air-bags. Based on NHTSA recall 18V836000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V836000).
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bag mounting screw, tightening or replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 19, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69Y4.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V836000 — Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. AUDI A5 (2018) recall — Air Bags Hello, I own a AUDI A5 (2018) recall — Air Bags that is covered by recall 18V836000 from Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. The official recall notice states: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bag mounting screw, tightening or replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 19, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69Y4. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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