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.
Recalled Vehicles:2006 Audi A3
Component: Air Bags:side/window
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Of America, Inc
Affected Units:: 48
Recall Summary:On certain passenger vehicles, during production of the air bag, either the left or the right side curtain air bag inflation module may leak.
How to Fix: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.
Recall Notes: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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