Air bags: side/windowRecall 06V-293 · 2006 Audi A3

VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC recall 06V-293 covers 48 2006 Audi A3 for a air bags: side/window problem, reported to NHTSA on August 7, 2006.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected481 model

ReportedAug 7, 2006Owners notified Aug 31, 2006

Complaints since56Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 06V293000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, DURING PRODUCTION OF THE AIR BAG, EITHER THE LEFT OR THE RIGHT SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG INFLATION MODULE MAY LEAK.

The risk

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE AIR BAG MAY NOT INFLATE AS DESIGNED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO A SEAT OCCUPANT.

What to do

The fix

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.

VOLKSWAGEN RECALL NO. JP.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 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 A32006

Built from July 1, 2005 to August 31, 2005. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.