NHTSA Recall 05V522000
NHTSA Campaign Id 05V522000; Date: Nov. 16, 2005
If this condition occurs, both the air bag warning light in the instrument cluster and the "passenger air bag off" telltale in the center of the instrument panel will properly illuminate. Consequently, the passenger side frontal air bag would not deploy in the case of a frontal crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2006 Audi A8
Component: Air Bag
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Of America, Inc
Affected Units:: 1,530
Recall Summary:
On certain passenger vehicles, a wiring harness condition exists that may deactivate the passenger side frontal air bag even under circumstances when it should remain activated.
How to Fix:
Dealers will modify the wiring harness free of charge. The recall began on November 30, 2005. Owners may contact Audi at 1-800-822-2834.
Recall Notes:
Volkswagen recall no. Jj. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 30, 2005
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