Recalls for 1997 Audi A8

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 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Posted on: 2008-08-14
Description
Volkswagen is recalling 13,900 my 1996-2003 audi a8 vehicles equipped with a 5-speed automatic transmission.  The locking cable may move out of position over time.  With the locking cable out of position, the shifter can be moved out of the park position even if the ignition key is not in the ignition lock.

Consequence
This could allow the vehicle to roll, causing a crash without warning.

Corrective Action
Dealers will modify the automatic transmission locking cable by installing an adjusting piece that will secure the locking cable in place.  The recall began on september 12, 2008.  Owners may contact audi at 1-800-822-2834.

Notes
Volkswagen/audi recall no.37d5/j2.  Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.