Air bags: frontalRecall 02V-275 · 2003 Audi A6

VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC recall 02V-275 covers 170 2003 Audi A6 for a air bags: frontal problem, reported to NHTSA on October 9, 2002.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected1701 model

ReportedOct 9, 2002Owners notified Nov 18, 2002

Complaints since1Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 02V275000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3-SPOKE SPORT STEERING WHEELS, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE IGNITER FOR THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY ASSEMBLED.

The risk

AN IMPROPERLY POSITIONED IGNITER WILL NOT ACTIVATE THE AIR BAG IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR BAGS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 18, 2002. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.

CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Audi A62003

Built from August 21, 2002 to August 22, 2002. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.