NHTSA recall 21V-470 (21V470000)
air bags recall reported June 23, 2021 - about 62,812 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 21V470000
- Also written as
- 21V-470
- Manufacturer number
- 69CJ
- Reported
- June 23, 2021
- Vehicles affected
- ~62,812
- Component
- air bags
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
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 fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 21V-470 when calling a dealer.
Affected 3 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.