Audi affected vehicles are equipped with driver and front seat passenger seat-mounted air bag inflators that may rupture in the event of a crash.
The short version
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported a problem with the air bags side/window. Here is what owners need to know.
The affected vehicles are equipped with driver and front seat passenger seat-mounted air bag inflators that may rupture in the event of a crash.
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of a seat-mounted air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side air bag modules, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 16V-045.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2015 | Audi Q5 |
| 2015 | Volkswagen Tiguan |
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