69FA Air Bag May Tear – 2022-2023 Audi Q4 E-Tron

area of the B- pillar, the door sealing does not lie flat. This, in combination with the U.S.- specific airbag and interior elements, leads to the described behavior. Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur : none Involved Components : Component Name 1 : NR Component Description : NR Component Part Number : NR Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer
Name : AUDI AG
Address : NR
Foreign States 85045 Country : Germany Chronology :
November 15, 2022: After performing a head-airbag test, as part of the conformity of production monitoring, it was discovered that the airbag material was locally damaged. The sample size was immediately increased and an analysis started. The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-189
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The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
December 2022 – February 2023: A second test also led to a local damage of the airbag material. All vehicles still in the production line were blocked and the analyses of the root cause was continued. A countermeasure that fastens the door seal in the B-pillar area was introduced in production. The topic was submitted to the Audi Product Safety Committee. The affected scope of vehicles in the field was verified. March 15, 2023: The Audi Product Safety Committee decides a noncompliance recall. Audi is not aware of any warranty claims, customer complaints or other field reports due to this issue.
Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : Cloth tape will be installed in driver and front passenger B-pillar area to
secure the door seal in place.
Audi will not offer a reimbursement plan under this recall.
How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component :
No parts are being replaced. The remedy component is a cloth tape with the part number D437S40A2.
Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production :
Vehicles produced after January 10, 2023 include an additional fixation for the door sealing in the area of the B-pillar.
Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : Dealers/owners: On or before May 19, 2023 Planned Dealer Notification Date : MAY 19, 2023 – MAY 19, 2023
Planned Owner Notification Date : MAY 19, 2023 – MAY 19, 2023
* NR – Not Reported

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