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Audi - Side airbag gas generator canister may fail
Official notice
5 Apr 2016
Last checked
5 Apr 2016
An official DVSA notice concerns Audi - Side airbag gas generator canister may fail. Side airbag gas generator canister may fail Published 2016-04-05.
What to do now
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the dates of manufacture for the left and or right side airbags. Where a possibly affected airbag is found it will be replaced.
Units affected
180
Recall number
R-2016-063
Official notice
2016-04-05
The hazard
The hazard
Side airbag gas generator canister may fail
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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Where it was sold
The source does not list specific retailers. See the official notice for where affected products were sold.
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Company & contacts
Company & contacts
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Phone
Brand: Audi. Contact: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).
Source & status
Source & status
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Documents, notices & source
See the official notice and source documents for full details.
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