NHTSA Recall 16V079000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V079000; Date: Feb. 10, 2016
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Recalled Vehicles:
2005 Audi A3; 2006 Audi A3; 2007 Audi A3; 2008 Audi A3; 2009 Audi A3; 2010 Audi A3; 2011 Audi A3; 2012 Audi A3; 2013 Audi A3; 2006 Audi A4 Cabriolet; 2007 Audi A4 Cabriolet; 2008 Audi A4 Cabriolet; 2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet; 2006 Volkswagen Passat
Component: Air Bags:frontal:driver Side Inflator Module
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 151,767
Recall Summary:
Volkswagen group of America, inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2006 Volkswagen passat sedans and wagons, 2005-2013 Audi a3, and 2006-2009 Audi a4 cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
How to Fix:
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Volkswagen owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Audi owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 10, 2017
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