2006 AUDI A8 Recall 64737 Details
 

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NHTSA Campaign #:	06V454000
Manufacturer Campaign #:	JR
Make:	Audi
Model:	A8
Year:	2006
Component:	Air bags:frontal
Manufacturers Involved:	Volkswagen of america, inc
Begin Date Of Manufacturing:	06/01/2005
End Date Of Manufacturing:	06/30/2006
Recall Type:	V
Potential Number Of Units Affected:	5902
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer:	12/05/2006
Recall Initiator:	Mfr
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall:	Volkswagen of america, inc
Date Report Received By ODI:	11/30/2006
Date Added To File:	11/30/2006
Defect 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.
Consequence Summary:	If the case of a frontal crash, the passenger side front air bag would not deploy which could cause injury to the seat occupant.
Corrective Action:	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.
Further 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.

2006 Audi A8 Air bags:frontal Recall