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2007 Audi A8

Component

Air Bags:Frontal

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

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

Recall Notes

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.

2006 Audi A8

Component

Air Bags

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

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.

2006 Audi A8

Component

Air Bags:Frontal

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

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

Recall Notes

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.

2005 Audi A8

Component

Air Bags:Frontal

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger vehicles, during production of the driver's frontal air bag, the air bag may not unfold properly in the event of a crash and therefore may not inflate as designed.

Corrective Action

loss of frontal air bag deployment could occur which can increase the risk of injury in a frontal crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will install a new driver's frontal air bag free of charge. the recall began on october 6, 2006. owners may contact audi at 1-800-822-2834.

2004 Audi A8

Component

Air Bags:Frontal

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger vehicles, during production of the driver's frontal air bag, the air bag may not unfold properly in the event of a crash and therefore may not inflate as designed.

Corrective Action

loss of frontal air bag deployment could occur which can increase the risk of injury in a frontal crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will install a new driver's frontal air bag free of charge. the recall began on october 6, 2006. owners may contact audi at 1-800-822-2834.

2001 Audi A8

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with a fuel and vapor leak detection system. a "blind cover" at the filler neck of the fuel tank may not seal properly allowing fuel vapor to escape.

Corrective Action

should this happen, the fuel tank pressure will be reduced, which will activate the leak detection system and alert the driver of a system's fault indicated by an instrument panel light.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the fuel filler neck/expansion tank assembly. owner notification began march 21, 2002. 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 1-866-892-2834.

2000 Audi A8

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with a fuel and vapor leak detection system. a "blind cover" at the filler neck of the fuel tank may not seal properly allowing fuel vapor to escape.

Corrective Action

should this happen, the fuel tank pressure will be reduced, which will activate the leak detection system and alert the driver of a system's fault indicated by an instrument panel light.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the fuel filler neck/expansion tank assembly. owner notification began march 21, 2002. 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 1-866-892-2834.

1999 Audi A8

Component

Steering:Linkages:Rod:Relay:Connecting

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the tie rods of the steering assembly are protected on each side by a seal to prevent moisture and dust particles from entering the swivel bearing mechanism. it is possible that some tie rod seals may not seal properly.

Corrective Action

if moisture and/or dust particles enter the swivel bearing mechanism, the swivel bearing could wear over time diminishing the steering control of the vehicle.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the tie rods.

1999 Audi A8

Component

Steering:Linkages:Rod:Relay:Connecting

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the tie rods of the steering assembly are protected on each side by a seal to prevent moisture and dust particles from entering the swivel bearing mechanism. it is possible that some tie rod seals may not seal properly.

Corrective Action

if moisture and/or dust particles enter the swivel bearing mechanism, the swivel bearing could wear over time diminishing the steering control of the vehicle.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the tie rods.

1998 Audi A8

Component

Steering:Linkages:Rod:Relay:Connecting

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the tie rods of the steering assembly are protected on each side by a seal to prevent moisture and dust particles from entering the swivel bearing mechanism. it is possible that some tie rod seals may not seal properly.

Corrective Action

if moisture and/or dust particles enter the swivel bearing mechanism, the swivel bearing could wear over time diminishing the steering control of the vehicle.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the tie rods.

1997 Audi A8

Component

Air Bags:Frontal

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

activation of the air bag under these conditions can cause personal injury.

Recall Notes

dealers will install a ground wire on the driver side air bag.

1996 Audi A8

Component

Air Bags:Frontal

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

activation of the air bag under these conditions can cause personal injury.

Recall Notes

dealers will install a ground wire on the driver side air bag.

1995 Audi A8

Component

Air Bags:Frontal

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

activation of the air bag under these conditions can cause personal injury.

Recall Notes

dealers will install a ground wire on the driver side air bag.