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- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2006 Volkswagen Passat sedans and wagons, 2005-2013 Audi A3, and 2006-2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Volkswagen owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Audi owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
The driver's frontal airbag inflator can build up excessive internal pressure when the airbag deploys. This pressure may cause the inflator to rupture, sending metal fragments toward the driver or other occupants in a crash.
If the driver's airbag deploys in a crash, a ruptured inflator could cause serious injury or death from flying metal fragments. Affected vehicles include certain Volkswagen Passat and Audi A3 and A4 Cabriolet models from the 2005 to 2013 model years.
The remedy is free. Dealers will replace the driver's frontal airbag inflator at no charge. Volkswagen owners can call 1-800-893-5298 and Audi owners can call 1-800-253-2834, or check your vehicle identification number for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Audi A3 | 200520062007200820092010201120122013 |
|---|---|
| Audi A4 Cabriolet | 2006200720082009 |
| Volkswagen Passat | 2006 |