1999 Audi A8 | 1999 Audi A4 | 2001 Audi Tt | 2000 Audi Tt | 2000 Audi A4 | 1998 Audi A6 | 1999 Audi A6 | 2000 Audi A6 — Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
Published January 31, 2020 · Recall initiated: January 31, 2020
Summary
NHTSA records recall 20V056000, published January 31, 2020. Recalling firm: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.; 1999 Audi A8 | 1999 Audi A4 | 2001 Audi Tt | 2000 Audi Tt | 2000 Audi A4 | 1998 Audi A6 | 1999 Audi A6 | 2000 Audi A6 — Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
Dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator when the parts become available, free of charge. Owner notifications were mailed September 21, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69BT.
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Recall details
- Brand
- AUDI
- Model
- A8
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Lot
- 1999 AUDI A8 | 1999 AUDI A4 | 2001 AUDI TT | 2000 AUDI TT | 2000 AUDI A4 | 1998 AUDI A6 | 1999 AUDI A6 | 2000 AUDI A6
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 1999 Audi A8 | 1999 Audi A4 | 2001 Audi Tt | 2000 Audi Tt | 2000 Audi A4 | 1998 Audi A6 | 1999 Audi A6 | 2000 Audi A6 — Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 20V056000 on January 31, 2020. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
Dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator when the parts become available, free of charge. Owner notifications were mailed September 21, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69BT.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: AUDI. Model: A8.