NHTSA recall 05V522000
Air Bags · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Details
What's wrong: On certain passenger vehicles, a wiring harness condition exists that may deactivate the passenger side frontal air bag even under circumstances when it should remain activated.
Why it matters: If this condition occurs, both the air bag warning light in the instrument cluster and the "passenger air bag off" telltale in the center of the instrument panel will properly illuminate. Consequently, the passenger side frontal air bag would not deploy in the case of a frontal crash.
The fix: Dealers will modify the wiring harness free of charge. The recall began on November 30, 2005.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2006 Audi A8.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 05V522000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.