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1996 AUDI CABRIOLET Recall - Campaign #97V175000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1996 AUDI CABRIOLET RECALL - #97V175000

RECALL FOR AIR BAGS : FRONTAL

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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Vehicle 1996 AUDI CABRIOLET
Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
Manufactured between 7/1/1994 - 9/30/1996
Recalled on 10/10/1997
Influenced by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
Owners Notified on 10/13/1997
# Affected 39,300
Recalled for AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
 
Description 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.
Consequences ACTIVATION OF THE AIR BAG UNDER THESE CONDITIONS CAN CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL INSTALL A GROUND WIRE ON THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG.
Notes OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 13, 1997.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
See also 1996 AUDI CABRIOLET Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, IGNITION, SWITCH
Technical Service Bulletins Feb 20, 2009 - 203000 WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
AUDI: WHEEL BOLTS REQUIRE TORQUE ADJUSTMENT. TORQUE STICKS AND TORQUE EXTENSION BARS ARE NOT APPROVED BY AUDI OF AMERICA, INC. AND SHOULD NOT BE USED TO APPLY TORQUE TO WHEEL BOLTS. ALL AUDI MODELS INCLUDED. *PE

Sep 02, 2008 - 121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
EXTERIOR LIGHTS, MOSITURE ACCUMULATION. *PE

Sep 02, 2008 - 121100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES
EXTERIOR LIGHTS, MOSITURE ACCUMULATION. *PE

Sep 02, 2008 - 122000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS
EXTERIOR LIGHTS, MOSITURE ACCUMULATION. *PE

Sep 02, 2008 - 123000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
EXTERIOR LIGHTS, MOSITURE ACCUMULATION. *PE

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