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NHTSA recall 18V325000

Air Bags · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

May 16, 2018report date
548units affected
Vehicle recalltype
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What's wrong: Volkswagen group of america, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain Audi S5 Cabriolet vehicles equipped with Super Sport seats. The seat-mounted head/thorax air bag in the front passenger seat may have been folded incorrectly during installation.

Why it matters: If the air bag was not folded correctly during installation, the seat-mounted air bag may deploy improperly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

The fix: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger seat-mounted head/thorax air bag, free of charge. The recall began July 13, 2018.

Affected vehicles on MotorDeets

All model years NHTSA lists

2018 Audi S5 Cabriolet.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 18V325000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.