2012 Audi A6 recall: side/window
Volkswagen Of America, Inc reported this safety recall on December 6, 2011. It covers about 317 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 317
- reported
- Dec 6, 2011
- owners notified
- Dec 16, 2011
- related complaints
- 15
Air bags: side/window
- What is wrong
- Volkswagen is recalling certain model 2012 audi a6 vehicles manufactured from april 8, 2011, through may 26, 2011. Due to a problem in the stitching process of the curtain air bag, the seam of the air bag may not be stitched properly.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, the head curtain air bag may not deploy and will not be able to properly protect an occupant, increasing the risk of an injury.
- Remedy
- Volkswagen will notify all owners and dealers will replace the left and/or right curtain air bag free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during january 2012. Owners may contact volkswagen at 1‑800‑822‑8987.
Recall number 11V580000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 15 complaints about airbags problems.
Questions about recall 11V580000
Is there a recall on the 2012 Audi A6 side/window?
Yes. Recall 11V580000, reported on December 6, 2011, covers about 317 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 11V580000?
Volkswagen will notify all owners and dealers will replace the left and/or right curtain air bag free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during january 2012. Owners may contact volkswagen at 1‑800‑822‑8987.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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