Recall 06V-324
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC recalled the 2004 to 2005 Audi A8: Air bags (frontal).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 06V-324
- Reported
- August 31, 2006
- Vehicles affected
- 7,674 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
Loss of frontal air bag deployment could occur which can increase the risk of injury in a frontal crash.
The fix
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-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
VW recall no. Jq.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 2004 to 2005