Recall Alert: 2009 Audi Q5
Posted: Dec. 30, 2009
On the heels of an announcement that Audi will offer a Q5 hybrid in 2011, the German automaker has issued a recall on the 2009 Q5 SUV.
The recall, which the model’s first, affects more than 6,000 SUVs produced between Nov. 25, 2008 and June 4, 2009. It concerns a defective pillar trim cover clip that can pose a danger during airbag deployment. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s recall notice, the A-pillar trim could “become loose when the sideguard head protection airbags deploy during crash. If this happens, a loose trim piece could injure the front seat occupants of the vehicle.”
Beginning in January, Audi will inspect and replace the clips free of charge. Owners may contact Audi at 1-800-253-2834 or call NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
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