NHTSA Recall 11V580000
NHTSA Campaign Id 11V580000; Date: Dec. 6, 2011
In the event of a crash, the head curtain air bag may not deploy and will not be able to properly protect an occupant, increasing the risk of an injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2012 Audi A6
Component: Air Bags:side/window
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Of America, Inc
Affected Units:: 317
Recall Summary:
Volkswagen is recalling certain model 2012 Audi a6 vehicles manufactured from April 8, 2011, through may 26, 2011. Due to a problem in the stitching process of the curtain air bag, the seam of the air bag may not be stitched properly.
How to Fix:
Volkswagen will notify all owners and dealers will replace the left and/or right curtain air bag free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during January 2012. Owners may contact Volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.
Recall Notes:
Owners 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: Dec 16, 2011
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