Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The driver's side airbag in your Audi is a crucial safety feature that deploys in a crash to cushion your head and chest. Unfortunately, some airbags in certain 2000-2002 Audi models might not work properly due to a manufacturing issue.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're involved in a crash, the airbag might not deploy correctly, leaving you more vulnerable to serious injury or even death.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will replace the faulty airbag inflator with a new one, completely free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice and take care to follow the instructions in the letter.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2000-2001 Audi TT Coupe, TT Roadster, 2000-2002 A4, and S4 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 airbag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 2, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69CJ.
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