Recall 97V-175
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC recalled the 1995 to 1997 Audi 90 and 4 other models: Air bags (frontal).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 97V-175
- Reported
- October 8, 1997
- Vehicles affected
- 39,300 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The discharge of static electricity under low humidity conditions can activate the driver side air bag when the driver enters or exits the vehicle and forms an electrical circuit by touching certain areas of the steering wheel.
The risk
Activation of the air bag under these conditions can cause personal injury.
The fix
Dealers will install a ground wire on the driver side air bag.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification began october 13, 1997.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact audi at 1-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-[removed].
Affected vehicles
- Audi 90 1995 to 1997
- Audi A4 1995 to 1997
- Audi A6 1995 to 1997
- Audi A8 1995 to 1997
- Audi Cabriolet 1995 to 1997