2010 Audi A3 | 2012 Audi A3 | 2005 Audi A3 | 2006 Audi A4 Cabriolet | 2007 Audi A4 Cabriolet | 2008 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 — Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
Published February 10, 2016 · Recall initiated: February 10, 2016
Summary
NHTSA records recall 16V079000, published February 10, 2016. Recalling firm: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.; 2010 Audi A3 | 2012 Audi A3 | 2005 Audi A3 | 2006 Audi A4 Cabriolet | 2007 Audi A4 Cabriolet | 2008 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 — Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module.
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- AUDI
- Model
- A3
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2010 AUDI A3 | 2012 AUDI A3 | 2005 AUDI A3 | 2006 AUDI A4 CABRIOLET | 2007 AUDI A4 CABRIOLET | 2008 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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Questions about this recall
Was 2010 Audi A3 | 2012 Audi A3 | 2005 Audi A3 | 2006 Audi A4 Cabriolet | 2007 Audi A4 Cabriolet | 2008 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 — Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 16V079000 on February 10, 2016. Reported 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 should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: AUDI. Model: A3.