Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #21V470000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 21V470000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Affecting 2000-2001 audi tt coupe, tt roadster, 2000-2002 a4, and s4 vehicles equipped with non-azide driver air bag inflators (nadi) that do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (psan) propellant Includes 62,812 affected units, Air Bag Inflators May Underinflate Bag, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2000-2001 audi tt coupe, tt roadster, 2000-2002 a4, and s4 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. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2000-2001 audi tt coupe, tt roadster, 2000-2002 a4, and s4 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 airbag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed november 2, 2021. owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. volkswagen's number for this recall is 69cj.