NHTSA recall 21V-078 (21V078000)
air bags recall reported February 17, 2021 - about 26,967 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 21V078000
- Also written as
- 21V-078
- Manufacturer number
- 69BV
- Reported
- February 17, 2021
- Vehicles affected
- ~26,967
- Component
- air bags
What is being recalled
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Audi Q7 vehicles. The air bag control module may deploy the second stage of the front passenger air bag too quickly after the first stage when the seat is occupied by an unbelted child. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Why it is dangerous
During a crash necessitating the deployment of the passenger air bag, the second stage may deploy too quickly when a child is in the front passenger seat, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the air bag control module, free of charge. The recall began March 5, 2021. Owners can contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69BV.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 21V-078 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.