NHTSA recall 06V-293 (06V293000)

air bags recall reported August 7, 2006 - about 48 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 06V293000
Also written as: 06V-293
Manufacturer number: JP
Reported: August 7, 2006
Vehicles affected: ~48
Component: air bags

What is being recalled

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, DURING PRODUCTION OF THE AIR BAG, EITHER THE LEFT OR THE RIGHT SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG INFLATION MODULE MAY LEAK.

Why it is dangerous

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE AIR BAG MAY NOT INFLATE AS DESIGNED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO A SEAT OCCUPANT.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

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 repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 06V-293 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Audi A3 - 2006

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