2012 Audi A6 — Air bags: side/window
Published December 12, 2011 · Recall initiated: December 6, 2011
Summary
NHTSA records recall 11V580000, published December 12, 2011 and initiated December 6, 2011. Recalling firm: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.; 2012 Audi A6 — Air bags: side/window.
What's the hazard
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL 2012 AUDI A6 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 8, 2011, THROUGH MAY 26, 2011. DUE TO A PROBLEM IN THE STITCHING PROCESS OF THE CURTAIN AIR BAG, THE SEAM OF THE AIR BAG MAY NOT BE STITCHED PROPERLY.
What to do
VOLKSWAGEN WILL NOTIFY ALL OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND/OR RIGHT CURTAIN AIR BAG FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JANUARY 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987.
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Recall details
- Brand
- AUDI
- Model
- A6
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2012 AUDI A6
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2012 Audi A6 — Air bags: side/window recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 11V580000 on December 12, 2011. Reported hazard: VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL 2012 AUDI A6 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 8, 2011, THROUGH MAY 26, 2011. DUE TO A PROBLEM IN THE STITCHING PROCESS OF THE CURTAIN AIR BAG, THE SEAM OF THE AIR BAG MAY NOT BE STITCHED PROPERLY.
What should I do if I have this product?
VOLKSWAGEN WILL NOTIFY ALL OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND/OR RIGHT CURTAIN AIR BAG FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JANUARY 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: AUDI. Model: A6.