Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module (16V376000)

Publication date: 2016-05-27
Reference number: 16V376000

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

NHTSA RECALL BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): 16V376000

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION

Model(s): 2008 AUDI A4

2008 AUDI A4

2008 AUDI A5

2008 AUDI Q5

2009 AUDI A4

2009 AUDI A5

2009 AUDI Q5

Campaign No: 16V376000

Number of Affected Vehicles: 8381

Beginning Date of Manufacture: 1900 JAN

Ending Date of Manufacture: 1900 JAN

SYSTEM

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

DESCRIPTION OF DEFECT

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 Audi A4, A5, and Q5 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the air bag control units may corrode and fail.

CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT

If the air bag control unit fails, the air bags may not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control unit, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69O1. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. 000058983002010788000000258

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Eastern Time. For more information call (800) 424-9393 or (202) 366-0123. For the hearing impaired, call (800) 424-9153.