NHTSA recall 14V-667 (14V667000)
air bags recall reported October 24, 2014 - about 101,938 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 14V667000
- Also written as
- 14V-667
- Manufacturer number
- 69K5
- Reported
- October 24, 2014
- Vehicles affected
- ~101,938
- Component
- air bags
What is being recalled
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Audi A4 and S4 vehicles manufactured February 16, 2012, to October 21, 2014, and 2013-2015 Audi Allroad vehicles manufactured March 12, 2012, to October 21, 2014. Due to an improper algorithm in the air bag control module, if a crash necessitates deployment of the side air bags, a second impact to the front of the vehicle may not command the front air bags to also deploy.
Why it is dangerous
If the front air bags do not deploy in the event of a secondary impact to the front of the vehicle, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Volkswagen will notify owners, and Audi dealers will update the air bag control unit software, free of charge. The recall began on November 14, 2014. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-822-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69K5.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 14V-667 when calling a dealer.
Affected 3 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.