Audi upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
The short version
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported a problem with the driver side inflator module. Here is what owners need to know.
Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflators, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 16V-079.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2005–2013 | Audi A3 |
| 2006–2009 | Audi A4 |
| 2006 | Volkswagen Passat |
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