CarRecallWatch- Component
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2000-2001 Audi TT Coupe, TT Roadster, 2000-2002 A4, and S4 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 inflators may absorb moisture, possibly causing the air bag to deploy improperly in the event of a crash.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, the air bag may not properly protect the occupant, increasing the risk of serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the driver frontal airbag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 2, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69CJ.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2000-2002 Audi A4, S4, and TT vehicles have driver-side frontal airbag inflators that may absorb moisture due to a manufacturing issue. Moisture can cause the airbag to deploy improperly in a crash.
If the airbag does not deploy properly during a crash, it may not adequately protect the driver, increasing the risk of serious injury or death.
Authorized Audi dealers will replace the driver frontal airbag inflator with an alternative inflator at no cost. Owners who received a notification letter mailed November 2, 2021 can contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834 (Volkswagen recall number 69CJ). You can also check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Audi A4 | 200020012002 |
|---|---|
| Audi S4 | 200020012002 |
| Audi TT | 20002001 |