NHTSA Recall 06V454000
NHTSA Campaign Id 06V454000; Date: Nov. 30, 2006
If the case of a frontal crash, the passenger side front air bag would not deploy which could cause injury to the seat occupant.
Recalled Vehicles:
2006 Audi A8; 2007 Audi A8
Component: Air Bags:frontal
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Of America, Inc
Affected Units:: 5,902
Recall Summary:
On certain vehicles where a weak battery exists, it is possible that a low voltage condition could cause the air bag control unit to improperly set a fault code. If this occurs, the passenger side frontal air bag will become deactivated. However, both the air bag warning light in the instrument cluster as well as the 'passenger air bag off' telltale in the center of the instrument panel will illuminate and provide visual warning to the driver.
How to Fix:
Dealers will update the air bag control module software. The recall began on December 5, 2006. Owners may contact Audi at 1-800-822-2834.
Recall Notes:
Vw/Audi recall no. Jr. Customers can 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: Dec 5, 2006
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