2015 AUDI Q5; 2014 AUDI Q5; 2016 AUDI Q5; 2013 AUDI Q5; 2011 AUDI Q5; 2012 AUDI Q5; 2017 AUDI Q5
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Volkswagen Group of America is recalling certain 2011-2017 Audi Q5 vehicles because the sunroof drainage system may allow water to seep into the foam surrounding the side head air bag inflator. This water exposure can cause the inflator canister to corrode and weaken. If the inflator ruptures, metal fragments could be propelled into the passenger compartment and strike occupants, potentially causing serious injury or death.
Audi will notify owners of the recall, which was expected to begin in March 2017. Dealers will inspect the inflator and either coat it or replace it as necessary, free of charge. Owners should contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834 for more information about this recall, which is identified by Volkswagen's number 69P1.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the inflator and either coat it or replace it, as necessary, after removing the surrounding foam, free of charge. The recall is expected to began March 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69P1.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Audi Q5 vehicles. The sunroof drainage system may allow water to soak into the foam surrounding the side head air bag inflator canister resulting in the corrosion of the canister. If this happens, the corrosion can weaken the canister and the inflator could fracture without air bag deployment, propelling fragments into the passenger compartment, striking and causing serious injury to vehicle occupants.
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