Recall 17V150000

SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER

Report Date
20170308
Component
SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
Affected Vehicles
2 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety Consequence

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.

Remedy

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the safety belt retractors/pretensioners, free of charge. The recall began on June 28,2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for the recall is 69O8.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2017 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET
2017 AUDI S5 CABRIOLET

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.