NHTSA recall 20V056000
Air Bags · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Details
What's wrong: Volkswagen group of america, Inc. (vw) is recalling certain 2000-2001 TT Roadster, 2000 tt Coupe, 1999 Audi a8, 1998-2000 Audi a6, and 1999-2000 Audi a4 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…
Why it matters: 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.
The fix: Dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator when the parts become available, free of charge. Owner notifications were mailed September 21, 2021.
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All model years NHTSA lists
1999 Audi A4, 2000 Audi A4, 1998 Audi A6, 1999 Audi A6, 2000 Audi A6, 1999 Audi A8, 2000 Audi Tt, 2001 Audi Tt.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 20V056000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.