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Audi - On certain vehicles an incorrect bracket for the side airbag was fitted in the left front seat.

Official notice

27 Oct 2023

Last checked

27 Oct 2023

Medium riskDVSA
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An official DVSA notice concerns Audi - On certain vehicles an incorrect bracket for the side airbag was fitted in the left front seat.. On certain vehicles an incorrect bracket for the side airbag was fitted in the left front seat. Published 2023-10-27.

What to do now

Replace the side airbag and bracket.

Units affected

5

Recall number

R-2023-317

Official notice

2023-10-27

The hazard

On certain vehicles an incorrect bracket for the side airbag was fitted in the left front seat.

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

A6

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Affected products

Product 1

AUDI A6

Units affected

5

Risk / hazard

On certain vehicles an incorrect bracket for the side airbag was fitted in the left front seat.

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

beta

Category

VEHICLES

Classification

DVSA recall R-2023-317

App estimate

medium

Recall details

Recall number

R-2023-317

Campaign number

69FP

Units affected

5

Classification

DVSA recall R-2023-317

Source tier

beta

Documents, notices & source

See the official notice and source documents for full details.

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