Recall 06V-324: 2004–2005 Audi A8

VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC recall for air bags, reported to NHTSA on Aug 31, 2006, covering about 7,674 vehicles.

NHTSA number
06V-324
Report date
Aug 31, 2006
Vehicles affected
7,674
Owners notified
Oct 6, 2006

The problem

On certain passenger vehicles, during production of the driver's frontal air bag, the air bag may not unfold properly in the event of a crash and therefore may not inflate as designed.

The risk

Loss of frontal air bag deployment could occur which can increase the risk of injury in a frontal crash.

The fix

Dealers will install a new driver's frontal air bag free of charge. The recall began on october 6, 2006. Owners may contact audi at 1-800-822-2834.

Notes

Vw recall no. Jq.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

ManufacturerVOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
ComponentAir Bags › Frontal
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number06V324000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Audi A82004, 2005All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 06V-324?

On certain passenger vehicles, during production of the driver's frontal air bag, the air bag may not unfold properly in the event of a crash and therefore may not inflate as designed.

How is recall 06V-324 fixed?

Dealers will install a new driver's frontal air bag free of charge. The recall began on october 6, 2006. Owners may contact audi at 1-800-822-2834.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.