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
A6
Year
1996
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