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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 16V079000

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Published February 10, 2016 · Recall initiated: February 10, 2016

What's the hazard

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2006 Volkswagen Passat sedans and wagons, 2005-2013 Audi A3, and 2006-2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.

What to do

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Volkswagen owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Audi owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.

Recall details

Brand
AUDI
Model
A4 CABRIOLET
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Lot
2008 AUDI A4 CABRIOLET | 2010 AUDI A3 | 2012 AUDI A3 | 2005 AUDI A3 | 2006 AUDI A4 CABRIOLET | 2007 AUDI A4 CABRIOLET | 2011 AUDI A3 | 2009 AUDI A3 | 2008 AUDI A3 | 2007 AUDI A3 | 2006 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT | 2006 AUDI A3 | 2009 AUDI A4 CABRIOLET | 2013 AUDI A3
Risk classification
V
Country
US
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