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Audi S5 Cabriolet, A5 Cabriolet: Seat belts — pretensioner
Affects Audi S5 Cabriolet, A5 Cabriolet · 2017 — about 2K vehicles.
The hazard
Although, the seat belt will operate as intended in the event of a crash, the pretensioner component may be a projectile within the vehicle cabin, increasing the risk of injury.
What to do
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the safety belt retractors/pretensioners, free of charge. The recall began on June 28,2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for the recall is 69O8.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational