Recall 09V484000: Interior A- Pillar Trim Loose

VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):

Audi/Q5 2009

MANUFACTURER: Volkswagen of America, Inc.

MFR'S REPORT DATE: December 14, 2009

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V484000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A

COMPONENT: Air Bags

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 6054

SUMMARY:
Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2009 Q5 passenger vehicles manufactured between November 25, 2008 and June 4, 2009. A left and/or right A-Pillar trim cover clip may not have been manufactured correctly, allowing the A-Pillar trim to become loose when the sideguard head protection airbags deploy during a crash.

CONSEQUENCE:
If this happens, a loose trim piece could injure the front seat occupants of the vehicle.

REMEDY:
Volkswagen will inspect the clip in the middle of the left and right A-Pillar covers and replace it free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during January 2010. Owners may contact Audi at 1-800-253-2834.

NOTES:
Volkswagen safety recall No. 70D4/J6. Owners may also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.