AUDI A6 2003: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 02V275000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| AUDI | A6 | 2003 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2002-11-18 | 2002-10-09 | 2002-10-10 |
Production Dates: 2002-08-21 - 2002-08-22
Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: LN
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 170
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
AN IMPROPERLY POSITIONED IGNITER WILL NOT ACTIVATE THE AIR BAG IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR BAGS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 18, 2002. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
