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AUDI A3, A4 Cabriolet — recall

Automotive · United Kingdom · 2024-08-13

Audi A3, A4 Cabriolet cars have defective TAKATA driver airbags

Country	United Kingdom
Category	Automotive
Published	2024-08-13
Manufacturer	AUDI
Models affected	A3, A4 Cabriolet
Units affected	85
Defect	On imported Audi vehicles previously used in a warm climate zone and fitted with TAKATA driver airbag manufactured within a specific period it is possible that the gas generator housing may cause small metal parts to become dislodged from the housing and potentially injure the driver or a passenger.
Remedy	As a precautionary safety measure it is necessary to replace the gas generator in the airbag unit on the driver side of the vehicle.
Recall number	R/2024/312
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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