Audi 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.
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 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.
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.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 17V-001.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2011–2017 | Audi Q5 |
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