Front Driver Side Air Bag Inflator problems of the 2008 Audi A4

Takata inflators manufacturer has failed or is unable to remedy this safety recall for my vehicle in a timely manner. The airbag could cause death or injury if my vehicle is involved in an accident.

Takata recall: this complaint is in regard to passenger airbag only, what about the driver. I contacted Audi USA, 800-822-2834 and confirmed with the rep ( vince) that there is no guarantee available regarding the driver airbag not affected by the recall. Audi USA is not able/willing to provide a letter indicating that there is no need to be concerned re; driver air bag and more importantly , that it is safe. . I find this to be very inappropriate, I live in miami, FL. A highly humid and hot state which takata has reported airbag inflator could potentially rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute high humidity and temperature cycling. I know for a fact can be deadly if airbag deploys. I was informed by the Audi/ rep that the only way to be sure is to " take the car apart to confirm manufacturer of airbag. " this is highly unacceptable. I do not feel safe driving my vehicle and should not have to deny a family/friend transportation ( passenger ) because I have a recalled airbag with a "repair solution pending. " in addition, I am making my car payments towards a car that I now feel unsafe, and cannot allow a passenger to accompany me. I am requesting a prompt answer to my complaint in hopes that we can come to an agreement and solution towards this problem.

Takata recall: received notice from Audi of America April 2016 stating the driver's side airbag inflator has potential to cause injury or death but no parts available to repair. Received notice from Audi of american July 2016 stating the passenger's side airbag inflator has potential to cause injury or death but no parts available to repair and they recommend not using passenger seat until recall repair performed. Called Audi who informed me that while both airbags have the same potential issue, they can only recommend not using passenger side as the consumer must use the driver's side to drive a car. Audi also informed me there is no way to make the airbags defunct until parts are available. It has been 4 months since receiving the driver's side airbag letter and still no part.