Audi A7 recalled over injury risk

Recall date

May 1, 2017

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recalls 2015–2017 Audi A7

Recall number

17V293000

Brand / firm

Audi

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 17,694 units

Why it was recalled

If the head curtain airbag does not deploy properly in the event of a crash, an unbelted passenger has an increased risk of injury.

What was recalled

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Audi A7 vehicles. The affected vehicles have head curtain air bags that may not deploy properly in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."

What to do

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected head curtain air bags, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin June 29, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for the recall is 69R2.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.