Audi A3: Passenger Airbag May Not Deploy As Intended
Recall Summary Audi is recalling 6 A3 vehicles because the passenger airbag gas generator may have a faulty weld that could prevent proper deployment or cause parts to break off inside the cabin during an accident. The defect poses a risk of injury to passengers if the airbag deploys. Audi will replace the front passenger airbag module on affected vehicles.
- Recalling firm
- AUDI
- Product
- Vehicles: AUDI A3. Units affected: 6
- Reason
- There is a possibility of a faulty weld on the gas generator. If the airbag is deployed there is a risk that parts could be projected into the cabin with risk of injury to the occupants. Remedy: On affected vehicles replace the front passenger air bag module with a correctly manufactured version.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2018-02-06
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/cf5c0600-fc1a-472d-94a5-be70bafe1870