1998 Audi A4 | 1998 Audi A8 | 1997 Audi A4 — Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
Published July 6, 2022 · Recall initiated: July 1, 2022
Summary
NHTSA records recall 22V471000, published July 6, 2022 and initiated July 1, 2022. Recalling firm: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.; 1998 Audi A4 | 1998 Audi A8 | 1997 Audi A4 — Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module.
What's the hazard
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 1998 Audi A8 and 1997-1998 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 inflator may absorb moisture, causing the inflator to explode or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
What to do
Dealers will replace the driver's air bag inflator with an alternative inflator of a different design, free of charge. Owner notification letters were sent September 21, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69BT. The vehicles in this recall were mistakenly omitted from recall 20V-056. All vehicle owners have already been notified by mail and informed that the remedy is available.
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Recall details
- Brand
- AUDI
- Model
- A4
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Lot
- 1998 AUDI A4 | 1998 AUDI A8 | 1997 AUDI A4
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 1998 Audi A4 | 1998 Audi A8 | 1997 Audi A4 — Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 22V471000 on July 6, 2022. Reported hazard: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 1998 Audi A8 and 1997-1998 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 inflator may absorb moisture, causing the inflator to explode or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
What should I do if I have this product?
Dealers will replace the driver's air bag inflator with an alternative inflator of a different design, free of charge. Owner notification letters were sent September 21, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69BT. The vehicles in this recall were mistakenly omitted from recall 20V-056. All vehicle owners have already been notified by mail and informed that the remedy is available.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: AUDI. Model: A4.