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1998 Audi A6 Air Bags Frontal Driver Side Inflator Module Recall


NHTSA Recall #	142548
NHTSA Compaign #	20V056000
MFG Compaign #	69AE
Manufacturer	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Supplier	AUDI
Brand	AUDI
Model	A6
Model Year	1998
Component	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Date of notification	27/03/23
Begin date of manufacuring	27/03/23
End date of manufacturing	27/03/23
Type of recall	V
Recall initiator	ODI
Report received	31/01/20
Report created	31/01/20
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Estimated number of affected units	106857
Defect summary	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.
Consequence summary	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.
Corrective action	Dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator when the parts become available, free of charge. Interim owner notifications are expected to began march 26, 2020. Owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69ae.
Recall notes	Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153).

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1998 Audi A6 Air Bags Frontal Driver Side Inflator Module Recall

1998 Audi A6 Air Bags Frontal Driver Side Inflator Module Recall

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