1995-1997 Audi 90, Audi A4 and others recall: frontal

Volkswagen Of America,inc reported this safety recall on October 8, 1997. It covers about 39,300 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 39,300
reported: Oct 8, 1997
owners notified: Oct 13, 1997
related complaints: 15

Air bags: frontal

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

Affected vehicles

Audi 90 1995-1997 1995 1996 1997
Audi A4 1995-1997 1995 1996 1997
Audi A6 1995-1997 1995 1996 1997
Audi A8 1995-1997 1995 1996 1997
Audi Cabriolet 1995-1997 1995 1996 1997

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 15 complaints about airbags problems.

1995 Audi 90 1996 Audi 90 1997 Audi 90 1995 Audi A4 1996 Audi A4 1997 Audi A4 1995 Audi A6 1996 Audi A6 1997 Audi A6 1995 Audi A8 1996 Audi A8 1997 Audi A8

Questions about recall 97V175000

Is there a recall on the 1995-1997 Audi 90, Audi A4 and others frontal?

Yes. Recall 97V175000, reported on October 8, 1997, covers about 39,300 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 97V175000?

Dealers will install a ground wire on the driver side air bag.

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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