Audi 90 (1997) – 97V175000

Defect Description For Recall

Vehicle Description: Passenger Vehicles. The Discharge Of Static Electricity Under Low Humidity Conditions Can Activate The Driver Side Air Bag When The Driver Enters Or Exits The Vehicle And Forms An Electrical Circuit By Touching Certain Areas Of The Steering Wheel.

Make Of Vehicle

AUDI

Model Of Vehicle

90

Year

1997

Recall Campaign Number

97V175000

Component Description

Air BAGS:Frontal

Effect Of Defect

Activation Of The Air Bag Under These Conditions Can Cause Personal Injury.

Fix Defect

Dealers Will Install A Ground Wire On The Driver Side Air Bag.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Volkswagen Of America,Inc

Start Of Manufacture

19940701

End Of Manufacture

19960930

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

39300

Date Owners Notified

19971013

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.

Date Report Received

19971008

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard