2 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Posted on: 1997-10-10
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.
Consequence
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.
DEFECT #2 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Posted on: 1996-02-01
Description
Defective ignition switches were improperly manufactured and can cause some electrical accessories to malfunction.
Consequence
Some electrical accessories, such as, turn signals, windshield wipers, lamps, power wind0ws and air conditioners can malfunction when the car is started.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the ignition switch.
Notes
System: electrical; ignition; switch. Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Note: 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.