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Published on 21. 06. 2021
Problem description:
The Takata gas generator housing could burst when the passenger airbag is deployed.
This may cause small metal parts to become detached from the housing, posing a risk of injury to the occupants.
The Audi A6 models affected by this recall were equipped with a Takata passenger airbag and manufactured between 12 May 2003 and 29 September 2011.
Audi recall code: 69R7
Affected Models: A4, A4 Cabrio, RS4, A6, RS6
Source: Rapex Alert 24/2021 A12/00884/21
Source: Rapex Alert 52/2020 A12/01891/20
This notification is purely informative for the vehicle type you have selected. As these deficiencies often relate to specific components (engine type, bodywork, equipment), the recall may not apply to all vehicles of this type. For more detailed information on possible recalls for your vehicle, please contact an authorised workshop (see below at "What the owner should do?").
What the owner should do?
If you read about a recall that you think may affect your car, you should make immediate contact with a Audi dealer or workshop that’s been officially authorised to perform repairs on behalf of the manufacturer and ask for the details.
If you wish to know more about eventual problems of a specific car (e.g. real mileage, potential traffic accidents damages, odometer rollback, repairs, etc.), then we suggest going to HPI-Check.
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