Make : AUDI | Model : CABRIOLET | Year : 1996 |
Build Dates : 19940701 - 19960930 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 97V175000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19971013 | Date Received by ODI: 19971008 | Date Added to Database: 19971010 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | ||
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Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 39300 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
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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Consequence:
ACTIVATION OF THE AIR BAG UNDER THESE CONDITIONS CAN CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A GROUND WIRE ON THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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