AUDI Q5 (2017) recall — Visibility
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Recall notice
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225567-audi-q5-2017-recall-visibility · Recall date March 1, 2017 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V001000
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“AUDI Q5 (2017) recall — Visibility.” GovInfoNow, recall dated March 1, 2017. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225567-audi-q5-2017-recall-visibility. Based on NHTSA recall #17V001000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V001000).
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What NHTSA says to do
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the inflator and either coat it or replace it, as necessary, after removing the surrounding foam, free of charge. The recall is expected to began March 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69P1.
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Subject: Recall 17V001000 — Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. AUDI Q5 (2017) recall — Visibility Hello, I own a AUDI Q5 (2017) recall — Visibility that is covered by recall 17V001000 from Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. The official recall notice states: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the inflator and either coat it or replace it, as necessary, after removing the surrounding foam, free of charge. The recall is expected to began March 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69P1. 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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- Official source: NHTSA Recall #17V001000 (March 1, 2017)
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