2013 Audi A6 Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V823000
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 74D1
Manufactured Begin Date: March 28th, 2011
Manufactured End Date: March 25th, 2013
Date of Owner Notification: February 5th, 2016

Defect Summary:
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Audi A6 vehicles manufactured March 28, 2011, to March 25, 2013, and 2012-2013 Audi A7 vehicles manufactured January 25, 2011, to March 19, 2013. In vehicles with heated and cooled seats, the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS), used to enable the front passenger air bags, may malfunction and prevent the passenger-side air bags from deploying in a crash.

Consequence Summary:
An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of occupant injury in a crash.

Corrective Summary:
Volkswagen will notify owners, and Audi dealers will install a PODS system repair kit, free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 74D1.

Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.