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August 2, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V595000
Glove Box May Interfere With Knee Air Bag
An air bag that does not deploy properly can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V595
Manufacturer Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Components STRUCTURE, AIR BAGS
Potential Number of Units Affected 58
Summary
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Audi E-Tron Quattro and E-Tron Sportback Quattro vehicles. The right hinge pin for the glove box cover may not be properly secured, allowing the glove box lid trim to interfere with the knee air bag during deployment.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the glove box, and secure the hinge pin as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 27, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen’s number for this recall is 68H6.
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.nhtsa.gov.
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