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Audi - If a front airbag is deployed it is possible that the gas generator housing in which the propellant is generated may burst on vehicles manufactured within a limited period.

Official notice

6 Feb 2023

Last checked

6 Feb 2023

Low riskDVSA
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An official DVSA notice concerns Audi - If a front airbag is deployed it is possible that the gas generator housing in which the propellant is generated may burst on vehicles manufactured within a limited period.. If a front airbag is deployed it is possible that the gas generator housing in which the propellant is generated may burst on vehicles manufactured within a limited period. Published 2023-02-06.

What to do now

As a precautionary safety measure it is necessary to replace the airbag unit on the driver side.

Units affected

55

Recall number

R-2023-052

Official notice

2023-02-06

The hazard

If a front airbag is deployed it is possible that the gas generator housing in which the propellant is generated may burst on vehicles manufactured within a limited period.

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.

Models

Q5

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Affected products

Product 1

AUDI Q5

Units affected

55

Risk / hazard

If a front airbag is deployed it is possible that the gas generator housing in which the propellant is generated may burst on vehicles manufactured within a limited period.

Where it was sold

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

Location 1

GB · United Kingdom

Affected area 1

GB · United Kingdom

Company & contacts

Brand

Audi

Manufacturer

Audi

Phone

Not provided

Brand: Audi. Contact: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).

Source & status

Source

Tier

official

Category

VEHICLES

Classification

DVSA recall R-2023-052

App estimate

low

Recall details

Recall number

R-2023-052

Campaign number

69EP

Units affected

55

Classification

DVSA recall R-2023-052

Source tier

official

Documents, notices & source

See the official notice and source documents for full details.

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