NHTSA recall 97V175000
Air Bags · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Details
What's wrong: The discharge of static electricity under low humidity conditions can activate the driver side air bag when the driver enters or exits the vehicle and forms an electrical circuit by touching certain areas of the steering wheel.
Why it matters: Activation of the air bag under these conditions can cause personal injury.
The fix: Dealers will install a ground wire on the driver side air bag.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 1995 Audi A4
- 1995 Audi A6
- 1995 Audi A8
- 1995 Audi Cabriolet
- 1996 Audi A4
- 1996 Audi A6
- 1996 Audi A8
- 1996 Audi Cabriolet
- 1997 Audi A4
- 1997 Audi A6
- 1997 Audi A8
- 1997 Audi Cabriolet
All model years NHTSA lists
1995 Audi 90, 1996 Audi 90, 1997 Audi 90, 1995 Audi A4, 1996 Audi A4, 1997 Audi A4, 1995 Audi A6, 1996 Audi A6, 1997 Audi A6, 1995 Audi A8, 1996 Audi A8, 1997 Audi A8, 1995 Audi Cabriolet, 1996 Audi Cabriolet, 1997 Audi Cabriolet.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 97V175000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.