| NHTSA Recall # | 50722 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 06V293000 |
| MFG Compaign # | JP |
| Manufacturer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC |
| Supplier | AUDI |
| Brand | AUDI |
| Model | A3 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| Component | AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW |
| Date of notification | 31/08/06 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 01/07/05 |
| End date of manufacturing | 31/08/05 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 07/08/06 |
| Report created | 04/08/06 |
| Regulation part number | |
| FMV safety standard number | |
| Estimated number of affected units | 48 |
| Defect summary | On certain passenger vehicles, during production of the air bag, either the left or the right side curtain air bag inflation module may leak. |
| Consequence summary | In the event of a crash, the air bag may not inflate as designed increasing the risk of injury to a seat occupant. |
| Corrective action | Dealers will replace the side curtain air bag free of charge. The recall began on august 31, 2006. Owners may contact audi at 1-800-822-2834. |
| Recall notes | Volkswagen recall no. Jp. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration? S vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www. Safercar. Gov. |