Jun 25 2008
Auto Recalls: Audi, A8, 2006
Build Dates : June 01, 2005 - October 31, 2005
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V522000
Date Owner’s Notified: 20051130
Date Received by ODI: 20051116
Date Added to Databse: 20051116
Manufacturer’s Involved: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
Manufacturer’s Responsible for the Recall: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: JJ
Component: AIR BAGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1530
Summary:
On certain passenger vehilces, a wiring harness condition exists that may deactivate the passenger side frontal air bag even under circumstances when it should remain activated.
Consequence:
In this condition occurs, both the air bag warning light in the instrument cluster and the “passenger air bag off” telltale in the center of the instrument panel will properly illumnate. Consequently, the passenger side frontal air bag would not deploy n the case of a frontal crash.
Remedy:
Dealers will modify the wiring harness free of charge. The recall began on NOvember 30, 2005.
Report Initiator: MFR