Defect Description For Recall
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. (Vw) Is Recalling Certain 2000-2001 Tt Roadster, 2000 Tt Coupe, 1999 Audi A8, 1998-2000 Audi A6, And 1999-2000 Audi A4 Vehicles Equipped With Non-Azide Driver Air Bag Inflators (Nadi) That Do Not Contain Phase Stabilized AmmoniUM Nitrate (Psan) Propellant. Due To A Manufacturing Issue, The Nadi Inflators May Absorb Moisture, Possibly Causing The Air Bag To Deploy Improperly In The Event Of A Crash.
Make Of Vehicle
AUDI
Model Of Vehicle
A8
Year
1999
Recall Campaign Number
20V056000
Component Description
Air BAGS:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator Module
Effect Of Defect
In The Event Of A Crash Necessitating Air Bag Deployment, The Air Bag May Not Properly Protect The Occupant, Increasing The Risk Of Serious Injury Or Death.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Driver Frontal Air Bag Inflator With An Alternative Inflator When The Parts Become Available, Free Of Charge. Interim Owner Notifications Are Expected To Began March 26, 2020. Owners May Contact Audi Customer Service At 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen’S Number For This Recall Is 69Ae.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
106857
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20200131
Make Campaign Number
69AE