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Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. — Air Bag Inflators May Underinflate Bag
Check whether your vehicle is affected and follow the manufacturer’s recall instructions — the repair is free.
What’s wrong
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.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — The agency describes a risk of serious injury or death.
What to do
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.
Who to contact: 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.
The product
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.
Details
- Units affected
- 62812
- Recall date
- June 23, 2021
- Brand
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. — Air Bag Inflators May Underinflate Bag”
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