Recalls for 2006 Audi A8

DEFECT #1 - AIR BAGS

Posted on: 2005-11-16
Description
On certain passenger vehicles, a wiring harness condition exists that may deactivate the passenger side frontal air bag even under circumstances when it should remain activated.  

Consequence
If this condition occurs, both the air bag warning light in the instrument cluster and the passenger air bag off telltale in the center of the instrument panel will properly illuminate.  Consequently, the passenger side frontal air bag would not deploy in the case of a frontal crash.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will modify the wiring harness free of charge.  The recall began on november 30, 2005.  Owners may contact audi at 1-800-822-2834.

Notes
Volkswagen recall no.  Jj.  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.

DEFECT #2 - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Posted on: 2006-11-30
Description
On certain vehicles where a weak battery exists, it is possible that a low voltage condition could cause the air bag control unit to improperly set a fault code.  If this occurs, the passenger side frontal air bag will become deactivated.  However, both the air bag warning light in the instrument cluster as well as the 'passenger air bag off' telltale in the center of the instrument panel will illuminate and provide visual warning to the driver.

Consequence
If the case of a frontal crash, the passenger side front air bag would not deploy which could cause injury to the seat occupant.

Corrective Action
Dealers will update the air bag control module software.  The recall began on december 5, 2006.  Owners may contact audi at 1-800-822-2834.

Notes
Vw/audi recall no.  Jr.customers can 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.