Audi Q7, Q8, RSQ8 was recalled under the maker’s own code 69GA in the United States, in Canada and in the European Union. This is what each authority recorded, and which of them told the public first.
Code 69GA
Audi Q7, Q8, RSQ8
- United States
- 23V868 · filed 20 December 2023
- Canada
- 2023685 · filed 20 December 2023
- European Union
- A12/00409/24 · published 23 February 2024
notified by Germany
risk recorded as Injuries (Serious risk)
The United States published it first. The European Union was last, 65 days later.
The defect, as America published it
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2023-2024 SQ8, RSQ8, Q8, Q7, and 2024 SQ7 vehicles. The driver's seat side air bag may have been improperly mounted to the seatback frame. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 214, "Side Impact Protection."
The remedy, as America published it
Dealers will inspect and reinstall the air bag as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 17, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69GA.
One of the codes in the same fault, three registers.