NHTSA recall 06V454000
Air Bags · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Details
What's wrong: On certain vehicles where a weak battery exists, it is possible that a low voltage condition could cause the air bag control unit to improperly set a fault code. If this occurs, the passenger side frontal air bag will become deactivated. However, both the air bag warning light in the instrument cluster as well as the 'passenger air bag off' telltale in the center of the instrument panel will illuminate and provide…
Why it matters: If the case of a frontal crash, the passenger side front air bag would not deploy which could cause injury to the seat occupant.
The fix: Dealers will update the air bag control module software. The recall began on December 5, 2006.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2006 Audi A8, 2007 Audi A8.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 06V454000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.