NHTSA recall 17V-150 (17V150000)
seat belts recall reported March 8, 2017.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 17V150000
- Also written as
- 17V-150
- Reported
- March 8, 2017
- Component
- seat belts
What is being recalled
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Audi A5 Cabriolet and S5 Cabriolet vehicles. A component within the front, rear, and rear center seat belt retractor pretensioners may detach after the seatbelt retractor pretensioner is deployed in the event of a crash.
Why it is dangerous
Although, the seat belt will operate as intended in the event of a crash, the pretensioner component may be a projectile within the vehicle cabin, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the safety belt retractors/pretensioners, free of charge. The recall began on June 28,2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for the recall is 69O8.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 17V-150 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
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Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.