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Passenger cars (Audi A7 SB 45Tq and 4 other models) - Repair
Official notice
22 Sept 2021
Last checked
27 Oct 2026
An official CAA Japan notice concerns Passenger cars (Audi A7 SB 45Tq and 4 other models) - Repair. Defect in the airbag system (dash panel). ■ Defective component: Airbag system (dash panel). ■ Description and cause of the structure, equipment or performance deemed not to comply with standards: Due to an unsuitable manufacturing process, the opening for the front passenger airbag in some dash panels has not been correctly processed. As a result, the airbag may not deploy fully in a collision and, in the worst case, occupants may suffer excessive injury. Published 2021-09-22.
What to do now
(Recall) 外-3277 ■ Corrective measures: On all vehicles, inspect the front passenger airbag opening in the dash panel and carry out corrective work if a defective part is installed.
Recall number
外-3277
Official notice
2021-09-22
The hazard
The hazard
Defect in the airbag system (dash panel). ■ Defective component: Airbag system (dash panel). ■ Description and cause of the structure, equipment or performance deemed not to comply with standards: Due to an unsuitable manufacturing process, the opening for the front passenger airbag in some dash panels has not been correctly processed. As a result, the airbag may not deploy fully in a collision and, in the worst case, occupants may suffer excessive injury.
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Brand: Audi. Contact: アウディジャパン株式会社. Phone 0120-598119.
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