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NHTSARecalled Dec 20, 2023 · #23V868000

Driver's Seat Air Bag Improperly Mounted/FMVSS 214

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2023-2024 SQ8, RSQ8, Q8, Q7, and 2024 SQ7 vehicles. The driver's seat side air bag may have been improperly mounted to the seatback frame. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 214, "Side Impact Protection." An improperly mounted air bag may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Product details

Product
Driver's Seat Air Bag Improperly Mounted/FMVSS 214
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

Dealers will inspect and reinstall the air bag as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 17, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69GA.

View the official CPSC notice