An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
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/1252256-audi-a6-2011-recall-air-bags · Recall date June 22, 2018 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V427000
“AUDI A6 (2011) recall — Air Bags.” GovInfoNow, recall dated June 22, 2018. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1252256-audi-a6-2011-recall-air-bags. Based on NHTSA recall 18V427000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V427000).
Audi has notified owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag with an alternate remedy part, free of charge. The recall began June 29, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69R7. Note: This recall supersedes recalls 16V382, 17V032 and 18V004 and includes vehicles that may have had their air bag previously replaced under one of those campaigns.
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 18V427000 — Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. AUDI A6 (2011) recall — Air Bags Hello, I own a AUDI A6 (2011) recall — Air Bags that is covered by recall 18V427000 from Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. The official recall notice states: Audi has notified owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag with an alternate remedy part, free of charge. The recall began June 29, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69R7. Note: This recall supersedes recalls 16V382, 17V032 and 18V004 and includes vehicles that may have had their air bag previously replaced under one of those campaigns. 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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