Volkswagen Group of America (VW) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 Audi A4, A5, and Q5 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the air bag control units may corrode and fail.
Volkswagen Group of America – Air Bag Control Unit Power Supply Corrosion
| Report Received Date | 05/27/2016 |
| NHTSA ID | 16V376000 |
| Consequence Summary | If the air bag control unit fails, the air bags may not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury. |
| Corrective Action | Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control unit, free of charge. The recall began October 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69O1. |
| Recall Code | 69O1 |
| Potentially Affected | 8381 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V376000) |
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