Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Passenger Vehicles Equipped With 3-Spoke Sport Steering Wheels, It Is Possible That The Igniter For The Driver’S Side Air Bag May Not Have Been Properly Assembled.
Make Of Vehicle
AUDI
Model Of Vehicle
A6
Year
2003
Recall Campaign Number
02V275000
Component Description
Air BAGS:Frontal
Effect Of Defect
An Improperly Positioned Igniter Will Not Activate The Air Bag In The Event Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Air BAGS. Owner Notification Began November 18, 2002. Owners Should Contact Audi At 1-800-822-2834.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volkswagen Of America,Inc
Start Of Manufacture
20020821
End Of Manufacture
20020822
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
170
Date Owners Notified
20021118
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20021009
Make Campaign Number
LN