Recall
Audi S5 Cabriolet — 17V150000
NHTSA ID
17V150000
Make
Audi
Model
S5 Cabriolet
Years Affected
2017
Recall Date
2017-03-08
Component
SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
Units Affected
1,676
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
69O8
Summary
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Audi A5 Cabriolet and S5 Cabriolet vehicles. A component within the front, rear, and rear center seat belt retractor pretensioners may detach after the seatbelt retractor pretensioner is deployed in the event of a crash.
Consequence
Although, the seat belt will operate as intended in the event of a crash, the pretensioner component may be a projectile within the vehicle cabin, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the safety belt retractors/pretensioners, free of charge. The recall began on June 28,2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for the recall is 69O8.