1996 AUDI CABRIOLET RECALL - #97V175000
RECALL FOR AIR BAGS : FRONTAL
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. 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.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1996 AUDI CABRIOLET |
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| Manufacturer |
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC |
| Manufactured between |
7/1/1994 - 9/30/1996 |
| Recalled on |
10/10/1997 |
| Influenced by |
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC |
| Owners Notified on |
10/13/1997 |
| # Affected |
39,300 |
| Recalled for |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. 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. |
| Consequences |
ACTIVATION OF THE AIR BAG UNDER THESE CONDITIONS CAN CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A GROUND WIRE ON THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 13, 1997.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
| See also |
1996 AUDI CABRIOLET Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, IGNITION, SWITCH
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