Audi 1989–1993 Air Bags recall
Recalled October 6, 1997 · NHTSA recall 97V172000 · Audi
Hazard
IN THE EVENT THE SENSOR SHOULD MALFUNCTION, THE AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM CAN INADVERTENTLY DEPLOY. DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM WITHOUT WARNING COULD CAUSE A DRIVER TO LOSE VEHICLE CONTROL.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR BAG SENSOR CONTROL MODULE.
Units
54,800 units
Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME AIR BAG SENSORS DO NOT COMPLY WITH AUDI'S DURABILITY STANDARDS OVER THE LIFETIME OF THE VEHICLE.
What to do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR BAG SENSOR CONTROL MODULE.
Product
Audi 100 · Audi 200 · Audi 80 · Audi 90 · Audi COUPE · Audi S4 · Audi V8
Manufacturer(s)
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →