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  "description": "Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Audi S3 Sedan, 2015-2019 A3 Sedan and A3 Cabriolet, 2016-2018 A3 e-tron, and 2017-2019 RS3 vehicles.  An improper electrical contact may cause the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) to falsely dete…",
  "path": "/recalls/us/19v474000",
  "publishedAt": "2026-05-03T20:07:42+00:00",
  "site": "at://did:plc:2s32mlusc66sjb256aenynfc/site.standard.publication/self",
  "tags": [
    "recall",
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    "audi"
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  "textContent": "Vehicles affected: AUDI A3 SPORTBACK E-TRON (2017, 2018, 2016)\n\nSummary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Audi S3 Sedan, 2015-2019 A3 Sedan and A3 Cabriolet, 2016-2018 A3 e-tron, and 2017-2019 RS3 vehicles.  An improper electrical contact may cause the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) to falsely detect a malfunction and deactivate the passenger air bag.\n\nConsequence: A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.\n\nRemedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the connector and reroute the cable, free of charge.  The recall began September 12, 2019.  Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Audi's number for this recall is 69Z4.",
  "title": "Audi A3 Sportback E-tron recall (19V474000)"
}