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2017 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET Recall - Campaign #17V150000

 
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2017 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET RECALL - #17V150000

RECALL FOR SEAT BELTS : PRETENSIONER

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Audi A5 Cabriolet and S5 Cabriolet vehicles. A component within the front, rear, and rear center seat belt retractor pretensioners may detach after the seatbelt retractor pretensioner is deployed in the event of a crash.

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Recall Details
Vehicle 2017 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET
Manufacturer Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Manufactured between 6/7/2016 - 11/24/2016
Recalled on 3/9/2017
Influenced by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Owners Notified on 6/28/2017
# Affected 1,676
Recalled for SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
 
Description Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Audi A5 Cabriolet and S5 Cabriolet vehicles. A component within the front, rear, and rear center seat belt retractor pretensioners may detach after the seatbelt retractor pretensioner is deployed in the event of a crash.
Consequences Although, the seat belt will operate as intended in the event of a crash, the pretensioner component may be a projectile within the vehicle cabin, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective action Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the safety belt retractors/pretensioners, free of charge. The recall began on June 28,2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for the recall is 69O8.
Notes Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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