AUDI A6 2003: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
| Make : AUDI | Model : A6 | Year : 2003 |
| Build Dates : 2002-08-21 - 2002-08-22 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 02V275000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2002-11-18 | Date Received by ODI: 2002-10-09 | Date Added to Database: 2002-10-10 |
| Manufacturers Involved: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: LN | ||
| Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 170 | ||
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Summary:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3-SPOKE SPORT STEERING WHEELS, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE IGNITER FOR THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY ASSEMBLED. |
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Consequence:
AN IMPROPERLY POSITIONED IGNITER WILL NOT ACTIVATE THE AIR BAG IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR BAGS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 18, 2002. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'. |
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