Audi due to a problem in the stitching process of the curtain air bag, the seam of the air bag may not be stitched properly.
The short version
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC reported a problem with the air bags side/window. Here is what owners need to know.
DUE TO A PROBLEM IN THE STITCHING PROCESS OF THE CURTAIN AIR BAG, THE SEAM OF THE AIR BAG MAY NOT BE STITCHED PROPERLY.
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE HEAD CURTAIN AIR BAG MAY NOT DEPLOY AND WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PROPERLY PROTECT AN OCCUPANT, INCREASING THE RISK OF AN INJURY.
VOLKSWAGEN WILL NOTIFY ALL OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND/OR RIGHT CURTAIN AIR BAG FREE OF CHARGE.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 11V-580.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2012 | Audi A6 |
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