2017 Audi A6, A4 Recall: Airbag & Seat Belt Pretensioner Risk

Why This Recall Matters

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has issued a significant safety recall, NHTSA ID 16V955000, affecting certain 2017 Audi A6 and A4 allroad vehicles. This recall addresses critical safety components: the airbags and seat belt pretensioners. These systems are vital for occupant protection during a collision.

What's Being Recalled

This recall specifically targets the seat belt pretensioners and various airbags in affected vehicles. The issue is that these safety devices may not deploy or function properly in the event of a crash. This defect impacts the driver frontal airbag, passenger frontal airbag, and head airbags, as well as the seat belt pretensioners.

The Safety Risk

The primary consequence of this defect is a significantly increased risk of injury to vehicle occupants during a crash. If the airbags and/or seat belt pretensioners fail to activate as designed, they cannot provide the intended level of protection. This can lead to more severe injuries than would otherwise occur in an accident.

Manufacturer's Remedy

Volkswagen and Audi will notify owners of the affected vehicles. Dealers will replace the faulty airbags and seat belt pretensioners free of charge. The recall process for this 2017 Audi A6 recall began in April 2017, ensuring that owners can get their vehicles repaired promptly.

How to Check if Your Vehicle is Affected

Owners of 2017 Audi A6 and 2017 Audi A4 allroad vehicles should be aware of this recall. If you own one of these models, you can contact Audi customer service directly to confirm if your specific vehicle is included in the NHTSA recall 16V955000. You will need your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) to check the recall status.

Important Information for Owners

Audi customer service can be reached at 1-800-253-2834. For Volkswagen vehicles also impacted by related issues (though not the focus of this specific post), Volkswagen customer service is available at 1-800-893-5298. You can also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.safercar.gov for more information regarding this 2017 Audi A6 recall or any other safety concerns.

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Source: NHTSA Recall ID: 16V955000