1997-1998 Audi A4 and Audi A8 recall: inflator module
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on July 1, 2022. It covers about 28,624 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 28,624
- reported
- Jul 1, 2022
- owners notified
- Sep 21, 2021
- related complaints
- 21
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
- 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
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 21 complaints about airbags problems.
Questions about recall 22V471000
Is there a recall on the 1997-1998 Audi A4 and Audi A8 inflator module?
Yes. Recall 22V471000, reported on July 1, 2022, covers about 28,624 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 22V471000?
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.
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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