AUDI A8 2004: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 06V324000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| AUDI | A8 | 2004 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2006-10-06 | 2006-08-31 | 2006-08-31 |
Production Dates: 2003-02-01 - 2005-06-30
Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: JQ
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 7674
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, DURING PRODUCTION OF THE DRIVER'S FRONTAL AIR BAG, THE AIR BAG MAY NOT UNFOLD PROPERLY IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH AND THEREFORE MAY NOT INFLATE AS DESIGNED.
LOSS OF FRONTAL AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT COULD OCCUR WHICH CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY IN A FRONTAL CRASH.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW DRIVER'S FRONTAL AIR BAG FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 6, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.
VW RECALL NO. JQ.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
