Audi Recalls 102,000 Vehicles Due to Airbag Algorithm Glitch
Car manufacturer Audi is recalling almost 102,000 luxury cars in the U.S. due to issues regarding the front air bag. The recall includes A4 and S4 car models from 2013 to 2015, plus the 2013-2015 Audi Allroad.
Audi had reported Wednesday that a software problem might not inflate the airbag in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of major injuries. Regulators had mentioned that the recalled models would deploy the side airbags in the event of a side-impact crash but the same might not happen in the event of a front-end impact.
The manufacturer discovered the problem during a "routin testing and ongoing field observations" conducted in August. Fortunately, there have been no reported crashes or injuries involving the said models.
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To solve the problem, dealers will be performing adjustments to the airbag control unit, where a correct algorithm and coding would enable the deployment of the airbag in the event of a front-impact crash.
A similar recall was conducted by Audi late last month where problems with the airbags were also found. 850,000 Audi A4, Avants, and AllRoads were recalled after the company found a glitch that had the chance to prevent the airbag from deploying.
Meanwhile, Audi has announced the start of production of its new Audi TT Roadster. The model will be manufactured in a factory in Gyor. The Roadster will be the fourth model to be manufactured in the factory, with the previous models being the A3 Sedan, A3 Cabriolet, and the TT Coupe.
