Audi A4, A6, A8 and others: Inflator module

Date

Jan. 31, 2020

Filed by

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Vehicles

Audi A4 (1999, 2000); Audi A6 (1998, 1999, 2000); Audi A8 (1999); Audi TT (2000, 2001)

Component

Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module

Description of the defect

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.

Potentially affected

106857

What can happen

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.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator when the parts become available, free of charge. Owner notifications were mailed September 21, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69BT.

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), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Owner notification date

Sept. 21, 2021

Manufacturer campaign number

69BT

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

ODI

Recall number

20V056000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Related recalls

• Related recall: Audi A4, A8: Inflator module (July 1, 2022)

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.