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  NHTSA Recall 02V275000

NHTSA Campaign Id 02V275000; Date: Oct. 9, 2002

An improperly positioned igniter will not activate the air bag in the event of a crash.

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

2003 Audi A6

Component: Air Bags:frontal

Manufactured by: Volkswagen Of America,inc

Affected Units:: 170

icon3 Recall Summary:

On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 3-spoke sport steering wheels, it is possible that the igniter for the driver's side air bag may not have been properly assembled.

icon2 How to Fix:

Dealers will replace the air bags. Owner notification began November 18, 2002. Owners should contact Audi at 1-800-822-2834.

icon4 Recall Notes:

Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 18, 2002

Also see:

All recalls of Audi vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.