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Audi - Airbag belt tensioners may not trigger in event of an accident
Official notice
20 Feb 2017
Last checked
20 Feb 2017
An official DVSA notice concerns Audi - Airbag belt tensioners may not trigger in event of an accident. Airbag/belt tensioners may not trigger in event of an accident Published 2017-02-20.
What to do now
On affected vehicles replace air bag assembly and seta belt pretensioner where necessary.
Units affected
2,622
Recall number
R-2017-078
Official notice
2017-02-20
The hazard
The hazard
Airbag/belt tensioners may not trigger in event of an accident
How to check if you're affected
How to check if you're affected
Compare the VIN on your vehicle against the official list. If your VIN is listed, follow the official notice.
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Company & contacts
Company & contacts
Brand: Audi. Contact: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).
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Source & status
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Documents, notices & source
See the official notice and source documents for full details.
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