Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Manufacturer
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
What Happened
The frontal air bag in your vehicle is a crucial safety feature that deploys to cushion your chest in the event of a crash. Unfortunately, in some cases, it may not unfold correctly, which could prevent it from inflating as intended.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag doesn't deploy properly, you could be at a higher risk of injury in a frontal crash. This is a serious situation that could have life-threatening consequences.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will replace the driver's frontal air bag with a new one, free of charge. This repair is urgent, so you should schedule it as soon as possible.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, DURING PRODUCTION OF THE DRIVER'S FRONTAL AIR BAG, THE AIR BAG MAY NOT UNFOLD PROPERLY IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH AND THEREFORE MAY NOT INFLATE AS DESIGNED.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
LOSS OF FRONTAL AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT COULD OCCUR WHICH CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY IN A FRONTAL CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW DRIVER'S FRONTAL AIR BAG FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 6, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.
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