Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #20V056000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 20V056000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Affecting 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 Includes 106,857 affected units, Air Bag Inflators May Underinflate Bag, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2000-2001 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
Defect Summary
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 event of a crash.
Corrective Action
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. owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69bt.