Recall 06V-454
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC recalled the 2006 to 2007 Audi A8: Air bags (frontal).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 06V-454
- Reported
- November 30, 2006
- Vehicles affected
- 5,902 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
On certain vehicles where a weak battery exists, it is possible that a low voltage condition could cause the air bag control unit to improperly set a fault code. If this occurs, the passenger side frontal air bag will become deactivated. However, both the air bag warning light in the instrument cluster as well as the 'passenger air bag off' telltale in the center of the instrument panel will illuminate and provide visual warning to the driver.
The risk
If the case of a frontal crash, the passenger side front air bag would not deploy which could cause injury to the seat occupant.
The fix
Dealers will update the air bag control module software. The recall began on december 5, 2006. Owners may contact audi at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Vw/audi recall no. Jr.customers can 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 to 2007