NHTSA Campaign Id 06V293000; Date: Aug. 7, 2006
In the event of a crash, the air bag may not inflate as designed increasing the risk of injury to a seat occupant.
2006 Audi A3
Component: Air Bags:side/window
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Of America, Inc
Affected Units:: 48
On certain passenger vehicles, during production of the air bag, either the left or the right side curtain air bag inflation module may leak.
Dealers will replace the side curtain air bag free of charge. The recall began on August 31, 2006. Owners may contact Audi at 1-800-822-2834.
Volkswagen recall no. Jp. 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: Aug 31, 2006
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