Vehicle Data Hub

Recall 11V-580

VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC recalled the 2012 Audi A6: Air bags (side/window).

At a glance

Campaign number
11V-580
Reported
December 6, 2011
Vehicles affected
317 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Volkswagen is recalling certain model 2012 audi a6 vehicles manufactured from april 8, 2011, through may 26, 2011. Due to a problem in the stitching process of the curtain air bag, the seam of the air bag may not be stitched properly.

The risk

In the event of a crash, the head curtain air bag may not deploy and will not be able to properly protect an occupant, increasing the risk of an injury.

The fix

Volkswagen will notify all owners and dealers will replace the left and/or right curtain air bag free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during january 2012. Owners may contact volkswagen at 1-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to <a href=[link removed] .

Affected vehicles