1997 Audi A8

1997 Audi A8 Recalls

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1997 Audi A8 Recalls

1997 AUDI A8 Recall ID from NHTSA: 97V175000
Auto Recall Date:
OCT 08, 1997

Vehicle Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 39300
Model Affected
1997 AUDI A8

1997 Audi A8 Defect Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE DISCHARGE OF STATIC ELECTRICITY UNDER LOW HUMIDITY CONDITIONS CAN ACTIVATE THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG WHEN THE DRIVER ENTERS OR EXITS THE VEHICLE AND FORMS AN ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT BY TOUCHING CERTAIN AREAS OF THE STEERING WHEEL.

Defect Consequence:
ACTIVATION OF THE AIR BAG UNDER THESE CONDITIONS CAN CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY.

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A GROUND WIRE ON THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
39300

Notes:
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC