Product description
Audi A3 (8P) - driver's airbag inflator
Audi A4 Cabriolet (8H) - driver's airbag inflator
Airbag Audi A5 (8T) - driver's airbag inflator
Audi A5 Cabriolet (8F) - driver's airbag inflator
Audi Q5 (8R) - driver's airbag inflator
Audi A4 Cabriolet (8H) - driver's airbag inflator
Airbag Audi A5 (8T) - driver's airbag inflator
Audi A5 Cabriolet (8F) - driver's airbag inflator
Audi Q5 (8R) - driver's airbag inflator
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Reason the product is recalled
Airbag inflator: As it gets older, a combination of high temperatures and humidity can cause the airbag inflator propellant to degrade. If an affected vehicle is involved in a collision triggering the airbag, the metal inflator housing may explode/rupture under too much internal pressure.
The hazards to consumers
In the event that a defective airbag inflator ruptures, metal fragments may propel out through the airbag cushion towards the vehicle occupants causing serious injury or fatality.
What consumers should do
Owners of affected vehicles should contact their local Audi dealership or Audi head office directly via https://forms.audi.com.au/locate-a-dealer?ui=audi&utm_source=audi.com.au&utm_medium=referral&_ga=2.259246730.1885780464.1534036831-673803994.1529879790 to arrange for a replacement airbag inflator free of charge.
Consumers who are unsure whether they are affected can also use Audi's VIN look-up tool https://www.audi.com.au/au/web/en/owners/Takata-Airbag-Safety-Recall.html or contact Audi on 1800 856 770 (Monday-Friday, 8am-6pm AEST) or contact their preferred dealer.
Alternatively, consumers can use their registration plate number to check if their vehicle is affected by going to http://www.ismyairbagsafe.com.au
We also recommend you visit https://www.productsafety.gov.au/newsletter/subscribe to subscribe to receive updates about current and future recalls as they are published.
Further information for consumers is available at: https://www.productsafety.gov.au/recalls/compulsory-takata-airbag-recall
Consumers who are unsure whether they are affected can also use Audi's VIN look-up tool https://www.audi.com.au/au/web/en/owners/Takata-Airbag-Safety-Recall.html or contact Audi on 1800 856 770 (Monday-Friday, 8am-6pm AEST) or contact their preferred dealer.
Alternatively, consumers can use their registration plate number to check if their vehicle is affected by going to http://www.ismyairbagsafe.com.au
We also recommend you visit https://www.productsafety.gov.au/newsletter/subscribe to subscribe to receive updates about current and future recalls as they are published.
Further information for consumers is available at: https://www.productsafety.gov.au/recalls/compulsory-takata-airbag-recall
Details to help identify the product
Supplier running the recall
Who sold the product
Audi Australia Pty Ltd
Identifying product features
Dates available for sale
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Where the product was sold
Nationally
Responsible regulators
Regulators are established or appointed by government. They enforce regulations and rules.
Quote PRA number 2018/16949 when contacting a regulator about this recall.
Recall and remedy questions
Contact the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission if you have:
- a question about the remedy being offered to you by the business that is responsible for managing this recall, or
- concerns about the way the business is managing this recall.
