NHTSA recall 18V-836 (18V836000)
air bags recall reported November 27, 2018 - about 12 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 18V836000
- Also written as
- 18V-836
- Manufacturer number
- 69Y4
- Reported
- November 27, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- ~12
- Component
- air bags
What is being recalled
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Audi A5 Sportback and 2017-2018 Audi A4 Allroad vehicles. A passenger air bag module mounting screw may not have been sufficiently tightened, possibly affecting the deployment of the air bag in the event of a crash.
Why it is dangerous
If the air bag does not deploy correctly in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of an injury.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bag mounting screw, tightening or replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 19, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69Y4.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 18V-836 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 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.