NHTSA recall 06V-324 (06V324000)

air bags recall reported August 31, 2006 - about 7,674 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 06V324000
Also written as: 06V-324
Manufacturer number: JQ
Reported: August 31, 2006
Vehicles affected: ~7,674
Component: air bags

What is being recalled

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, DURING PRODUCTION OF THE DRIVER'S FRONTAL AIR BAG, THE AIR BAG MAY NOT UNFOLD PROPERLY IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH AND THEREFORE MAY NOT INFLATE AS DESIGNED.

Why it is dangerous

LOSS OF FRONTAL AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT COULD OCCUR WHICH CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY IN A FRONTAL CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW DRIVER'S FRONTAL AIR BAG FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 6, 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-324 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Audi A8 - 2004

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Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.