EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Passenger car Audi “A5” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0698/17
Summary
null The micro gas generator of the rear seat-belt pre-tensioners may be incorrectly installed. As a result, in the event of an accident, it can come loose and parts may inadvertently enter the passenger compartment, causing injuries.
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Product
Passenger car — Audi
- Brand
- Audi
- Name / model
- A5 · Type-approval number: e1 * 2001/116 * 0430 * Type: B8; Cabriolet (8F)
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Passenger car.
- Production dates: Vehicles produced between June 2016 and December 2016 are affected.
What is the risk?
- null The micro gas generator of the rear seat-belt pre-tensioners may be incorrectly installed. As a result, in the event of an accident, it can come loose and parts may inadvertently enter the passenger compartment, causing injuries.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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