Volkswagen Group of America (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Audi A5 Sportback and 2017-2018 Audi A4 Allroad vehicles. A passenger air bag module mounting screw may not have been sufficiently tightened, possibly affecting the deployment of the air bag in the event of a crash.
Volkswagen Group of America – Air Bag Mounting Screw may be Loose
| Report Received Date | 11/27/2018 |
| NHTSA ID | 18V836000 |
| Consequence Summary | If the air bag does not deploy correctly in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of an injury. |
| Corrective Action | 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. |
| Recall Code | 69Y4 |
| Potentially Affected | 12 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V836000) |
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