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Passenger cars (Audi RS7 SB air suspension and 10 other models) - Repair
Official notice
16 Jun 2021
Last checked
27 Oct 2026
An official CAA Japan notice concerns Passenger cars (Audi RS7 SB air suspension and 10 other models) - Repair. Airbag system (dashboard panel) defect. Defective component: Airbag system (dashboard panel). Condition of the structure, equipment or performance considered noncompliant with standards, and its cause: Due to an improper manufacturing process, the passenger airbag opening in some dashboard panels has not been processed correctly. Consequently, the airbag may not deploy fully in a collision, and in the worst case, occupants may sustain excessive injuries. Published 2021-06-16.
What to do now
(Recall) 外-3229. Corrective measures: Inspect the passenger airbag opening in the dashboard panel on all vehicles and carry out corrective work if a defective part is installed.
Recall number
外-3229
Official notice
2021-06-16
The hazard
The hazard
Airbag system (dashboard panel) defect. Defective component: Airbag system (dashboard panel). Condition of the structure, equipment or performance considered noncompliant with standards, and its cause: Due to an improper manufacturing process, the passenger airbag opening in some dashboard panels has not been processed correctly. Consequently, the airbag may not deploy fully in a collision, and in the worst case, occupants may sustain excessive injuries.
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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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