NHTSA recall 21V-595: Structure

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Reported August 2, 2021 · 1 affected model year

Structure recall

21V-595
August 2, 2021 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Problem
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.
Safety risk
An air bag that does not deploy properly can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number21V595000
ManufacturerVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Report dateAugust 2, 2021
ComponentStructure:Interior Panels:Dashboard
Fixed over the airNo

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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Affected vehicles

2021 Audi E-Tron10 recalls total

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