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NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V150
Manufacturer Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Components SEAT BELTS
Potential Number of Units Affected 1,676
Seatbelt Component may Detach and Enter the Cabin
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.
Summary
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.
Remedy
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the safety belt retractors/pretensioners, free of charge.
The recall is expected to begin in May 2017.
Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
Volkswagen’s number for the recall is 69O8.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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