Recall 05V-522
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC recalled the 2006 Audi A8: Air bags.
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 05V-522
- Reported
- November 16, 2005
- Vehicles affected
- 1,530 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
On certain passenger vehicles, a wiring harness condition exists that may deactivate the passenger side frontal air bag even under circumstances when it should remain activated.
The risk
If this condition occurs, both the air bag warning light in the instrument cluster and the "passenger air bag off" telltale in the center of the instrument panel will properly illuminate. Consequently, the passenger side frontal air bag would not deploy in the case of a frontal crash.
The fix
Dealers will modify the wiring harness free of charge. The recall began on november 30, 2005. Owners may contact audi at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Volkswagen recall no. Jj. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Audi A8 2006