Audi — A5, A6, A6 e-tron, Q6 e-tron
Passenger car.
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Injuries
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Hazard
- If the front passenger airbag is deployed as a result of an accident, the gas generator housing may burst or components of the gas generator housing may come loose and cause serious or fatal injuries to vehicle occupants.
- Origin
- Germany
⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities
- ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
What is this? Audi has recalled some A5, A6, Q6 e-tron and A6 e-tron cars. The front passenger airbag may break when it opens in a crash.
What's happening? The airbag’s metal part can crack and fly off. This could hurt or kill people inside the car.
Does this affect me? If you own one of these Audi models in Germany, Denmark, France, or other listed countries, your car may be affected.
What should I do? Take your car to an Audi dealer right away. Ask your dealer or a doctor if you have any injuries after an accident.
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🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: If the front passenger airbag is deployed as a result of an accident, the gas generator housing may burst or components of the gas generator housing may come loose and cause serious or fatal injuries to vehicle occupants. · Origin: Germany
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