NHTSA recall 11V580000
Air Bags · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
December 6, 2011report date
317units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details
What's wrong: Due to a problem in the stitching process of the curtain air bag, the seam of the air bag may not be stitched properly.
Why it matters: In the event of a crash, the head curtain air bag may not deploy and will not be able to properly protect an occupant, increasing the risk of an injury.
The fix: Volkswagen will notify all owners and dealers will replace the left and/or right curtain air bag free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during January 2012.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2012 Audi A6.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 11V580000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.