1997 Audi A4 recalls

There are 6 safety recalls on record for the 1997 Audi A4, covering 212,551 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

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Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator moduleReported July 1, 2022 · 28,624 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 1998 Audi A8 and 1997-1998 Audi A4 vehicles equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) that do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflator may absorb moisture, causing the inflator to explode or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
Risk: The inflator could explode during air bag deployment, resulting in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's air bag inflator with an alternative inflator of a different design, free of charge. Owner notification letters were sent September 21, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1‑800‑253‑2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69BT. The vehicles in this recall were mistakenly omitted from recall 20V‑056. All vehicle owners have already been notified by mail and informed that the remedy is available.

Recall number 22V471000 · Recall details

Electrical system: ignition: switchReported October 23, 2006 · 28,594 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On certain passenger vehicles, as a result of a problem in the production process of the ignition switch, the anchor point of the spring may crack. This could potentially cause the return spring force to be insufficient for returning the ignition key to the running position after starting the engine.
Risk: This condition causes electrical accessories such as windshield wipers and headlights to become inoperative increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install a new ignition switch with an optimized anchor point free of charge. The recall began on november 27, 2006. Owners may contact audi at 1‑800‑822‑2834. Note: this recall supersedes the remedy program under a previous recall (please see 00v317).

Recall number 06V403000 · Recall details

Electrical system: ignition: switchReported October 11, 2000 · 27,900 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The plastic ignition switch housing can fracture at the return spring anchor point. Fracture of the housing could cause the return spring force to be insufficient for returning the ignition key to the running position after starting the engine.
Risk: This condition causes electrical accessories such as windshield wipers and headlights to become inoperative.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the ignition switch.

Recall number 00V317000 · Recall details

Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsReported May 21, 1999 · 88,121 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. A control valve in the vacuum hose connecting the brake booster to the intake manifold may not open or close fully at temperatures below -4 f under certain driving conditions.
Risk: This condition could cause insufficient vacuum to be provided to the brake booster.
Remedy: Dealers will install a vacuum by-pass system into vehicles operated in these states which is designed to provide sufficient vacuum for full brake assist under all weather conditions.

Recall number 99V131001 · Recall details

Air bags: frontalReported October 8, 1997 · 39,300 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: 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.

Recall number 97V175000 · Recall details

Seat belts: rear/otherReported July 22, 1997 · 12 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The rear seat belt retractors may not lock properly when engaged, or not remain locked after being engaged.
Risk: In the event of a crash, an improperly locking seat belt could cause injury to an occupant.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear seat belt assembly.

Recall number 97V115000 · Recall details

Questions about the 1997 Audi A4 recalls

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How many recalls does the 1997 Audi A4 have?

6, covering air bags, electrical system and service brakes, hydraulic.

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