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2018 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET Recall - Campaign #19V547000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2018 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET RECALL - #19V547000

RECALL FOR AIR BAGS : SENSOR : OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi RS5 Sportback, 2018 S5 Cabriolet, S5 Sportback, S5 Coupe, S4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Sportback, A5 Coupe, and 2017-2018 A4 Sedan and A4 Allroad vehicles. Oxidation on the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) connecting cable may cause the software to misdiagnose a malfunction and disable the passenger air bag.

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Recall Details
Vehicle 2018 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET
Manufacturer Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Manufactured between 2/17/2017 - 7/20/2018
Recalled on 7/24/2019
Influenced by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Owners Notified on 9/9/2019
# Affected 145,337
Recalled for AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
 
Description Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi RS5 Sportback, 2018 S5 Cabriolet, S5 Sportback, S5 Coupe, S4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Sportback, A5 Coupe, and 2017-2018 A4 Sedan and A4 Allroad vehicles. Oxidation on the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) connecting cable may cause the software to misdiagnose a malfunction and disable the passenger air bag.
Consequences A disabled passenger air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Corrective action Audi will notify owners, and dealers will install cable ties to the harness, free of charge. The recall began September 9, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Audi's number for this recall is 74D9.
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.
See also 2018 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, PASSENGER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
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