Auto Recall Date:
OCT 08, 1997
Vehicle Component:
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
39300
Model Affected
1997 AUDI CABRIOLET
1997 Audi Cabriolet 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