Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #22V471000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 22V471000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Affecting 1998 audi a8 and 1997-1998 audi a4 vehicles equipped with non-azide driver air bag inflators (nadi) that do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (psan) propellant Includes 28,624 affected units, Inflator May Explode or Underinflate Air Bag, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels1998 audi a8 and 1997-1998 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. (audi) is recalling certain 1998 audi a8 and 1997-1998 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 inflator may absorb moisture, causing the inflator to explode or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the driver's air bag inflator with an alternative inflator of a different design, free of charge. owner notification letters were sent september 21, 2021. owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. audi's number for this recall is 69bt. the vehicles in this recall were mistakenly omitted from recall 20v-056. all vehicle owners have already been notified by mail and informed that the remedy is available.