Auto Recall Date:
AUG 07, 2006
Vehicle Component:
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
48
Model Affected
2006 AUDI A3
2006 Audi A3 Defect Summary:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, DURING PRODUCTION OF THE AIR BAG, EITHER THE LEFT OR THE RIGHT SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG INFLATION MODULE MAY LEAK.
Defect Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE AIR BAG MAY NOT INFLATE AS DESIGNED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO A SEAT OCCUPANT.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
48
Notes:
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC JP