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Audi A3 (8P), A4 Cabriolet (8H), A5 (8T), A5 Cabriolet (8F) & Q5 (8R)

Official notice

15 Aug 2018

Last checked

15 Aug 2018

High riskACCC

An official ACCC notice concerns Audi A3 (8P), A4 Cabriolet (8H), A5 (8T), A5 Cabriolet (8F) & Q5 (8R). In the event that a defective airbag inflator ruptures, metal fragments may propel out through the airbag cushion towards the vehicle occupants causing serious injury or fatality. Published 2018-08-15.

What to do now

Owners of affected vehicles should contact their local Audi dealership or Audi head office directly via https://forms.audi.com.au/locate-a-dealer ui=audi&utm_source=audi.com.au&utm_medium=referral&_ga=2.259246730.1885780464.1534036831-673803994.1529879790 to arrange for a replacement airbag inflator free of charge. Consumers who are unsure whether they are affected can also use Audi's VIN look-up tool https://www.audi.com.au/au/web/en/owners/Takata-Airbag-Safety-Recall.html or contact Audi on 1800 856 770 (Monday-Friday, 8am-6pm AEST) or contact their preferred dealer. Alternatively, consumers can use their registration plate number to check if their vehicle is affected by going to http://www.ismyairbagsafe.com.au We also recommend you visit https://www.productsafety.gov.au/newsletter/subscribe to subscribe to receive updates about current and future recalls as they are published. Further information for consumers is available at: https://www.productsafety.gov.au/recalls/compulsory-takata-airbag-recall

Recall number

80098bd3-162a-4e8b-95b8-1b78b12481ab

Official notice

2018-08-15

The hazard

In the event that a defective airbag inflator ruptures, metal fragments may propel out through the airbag cushion towards the vehicle occupants causing serious injury or fatality.

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Affected products

Product 1

Audi A3 (8P) - driver's airbag inflator Audi A4 Cabriolet (8H) - driver's airbag inflator Airbag Audi A5 (8T) - driver's airbag inflator Audi A5 Cabriolet (8F) - driver's airbag inflator Audi Q5 (8R) - driver's airbag inflator

Risk / hazard

In the event that a defective airbag inflator ruptures, metal fragments may propel out through the airbag cushion towards the vehicle occupants causing serious injury or fatality.

Where it was sold

The source does not list specific retailers. See the official notice for where affected products were sold.

Location 1

AU · Australia

Affected area 1

AU · Australia

Source & status

Source

Tier

beta

Category

HOME

Classification

General product safety

App estimate

high

Recall details

Recall number

80098bd3-162a-4e8b-95b8-1b78b12481ab

Classification

General product safety

Source tier

beta

Documents, notices & source

See the official notice and source documents for full details.

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