Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The air bag inflator in your vehicle is a critical safety component that helps protect you in a crash. In some older models, the inflator might not work properly if it gets wet.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're in a crash and the air bag doesn't deploy correctly, you could be seriously hurt or even killed. This is because the air bag won't cushion the impact as it's supposed to.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will replace the faulty air bag inflator with a new one once it's available, and the repair will be free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible, and you can also contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834 for more information.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, the air bag may not properly protect the occupant, increasing the risk of serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
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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