NHTSA recall 06V454000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
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| Campaign number | 06V454000 |
| Manufacturer's number | JR |
| Manufacturer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC |
| Reported | 2006-11-30 |
| Owners notified | 2006-12-05 |
| Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL |
| Units potentially affected | 5902 |
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
IF THE CASE OF A FRONTAL CRASH, THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT AIR BAG WOULD NOT DEPLOY WHICH COULD CAUSE INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.
The remedy
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.
| 2006 AUDI A8 | Built 2005-06-01 to 2006-06-30. |
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| 2007 AUDI A8 | Built 2005-06-01 to 2006-06-30. |
A vehicle with no link is not in this site's catalog, which covers cars, multipurpose vehicles and trucks by model year. The campaign is from data as of 2026-10-19.
Bulletins for the same vehicles and component
| 4313172033666 | 2024-02-26. Service bulletin. Vehicle lowers itself, air suspension warning light on, level sensor error (PR-2MB or 1BK) |
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| A0019212052680_1 | 2019-07-09. Service bulletin. This bulletin contains instructions for additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries (airbag/seatbelts, accidents, fire and overheat damage). 2008-2021A3, 2015-2021A3 Cabrio, 2005-2016 A3 Sportback, 1999-2021 A4, 2010-2021 A4 allroad, 1999-2012 A4 Avant, 2003-2009 A4 Cabrio, 2010-2021 A5 Cabrio, 2008-2021 A5 Coupe, 2018-2021 A5 Sportback, 1999-2021A6, 1999-2011A6 Avant, 2008-2020 A7, 1999-2021 A8, 2008-2019 e-tron, 2019-2021 e-tron quattro, 2015-2021 Q3, 2009-2021 Q5, 2007-2021 Q7, 2019 Q8, 2008-2020 R8 Coupe, 2011-2020 R8 Spyder, 2017-2019 RS3, 2007-2008 RS4, 2008 RS4 Cabrio, 2010-2021 RS5, 2010-2020 RS5 Cabrio, 2016-2018 RS6, 2016-2018 RS7, 2004-2012 S4, 2004-2009 S4 Cabrio, 2010-2021 S5 Cabrio, 2008-2021 S5 Coupe, 2018-2021 S5 Sportback, 2007-2021 S6, 2008-2020 S7, 2007-2009 S8, 2018-2021 SQ5, 2000-2021 TT Coupe, 2001-2021 TT Roadster, 2012 TT/RS Coupe |
| A461486 2022584- | 2018-02-05. Service bulletin. Brake-related vibration and pulsation has several causes that depend on driving style and resulting brake disc temperature, as well as environmental conditions. Both the intensity of the wear of the brake system and the type of wear depend on the operating conditions of the vehicle. The wear of the brake discs is determined by the frequency and intensity of the brake operations. Dirt build-up, exposure to sand, long standing times, and road salt or similar, can also promote wear as well as cause scoring marks on the brake discs. The driving style of the driver also influences the wear of the brake system. An overly-aggressive driving style, which results in frequent sharp braking, can lead to more wear (particularly of the brake pads). A gentle driving style can result in very light brake applications. If the brakes are always applied with little pressure, a rust film and other airborne particles may settle on the brake discs and pads. Firm brake operations can help clean off such build-up from the brakes. |
| Email - Counterf | 2017-11-08. Service bulletin. On October 10, 2012, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration released a press release regarding the potential for some vehicles to be at risk for containing counterfeit airbags if the airbags in the vehicle were replaced at independent repair shops that are not Audi dealerships or Audi certified. The Audi vehicles listed by NHTSA as at risk vehicles for the potential of containing counterfeit airbags if the airbags have been replaced are MY 2006-2009 A3, A4, A6, A8, Q5, and Q7 vehicles. If a Customer purchased their vehicle new, or if the vehicle is Certified pre-owned and a CARFAX report shows the airbag has never been replaced, there is no issue. |
| DC-516 | 2012-12-10. Service bulletin. AUDI: ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, A POTENTIAL FOR COUNTERFEIT AIRBAGS WERE REPLACED, OR INSTALLED, AT INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOPS AND HAVE NOT BEEN CERTIFIED BY DEALERSHIPS OR AUDI. MODELS 2006-2009 A3, A4, A6, A8, Q5, Q7. *PE |
| TSB-69-12-24 | 2012-05-02. Service bulletin. AUDI: AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ON, UPPER LIMIT FOR FRONT OR REAR SIDE AIRBAG EXCEEDED. *KB |
| TSB-69-08-01 | 2009-05-06. Service bulletin. AUDI: AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ON; UPPER LIMIT FOR FRONT/REAR SIDE AIRBAG EXCEEDED. OVER TIME RESISTANCE VARIANCE WITHIN SIDE IMPACT AIRBAG CONNECTOR CAN CAUSE THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ON INSTRUMENT PANEL TO COME ON AND STAY ON, EVEN THOUGH SIDE IMPACT AIRBAG SYSTEM FUNCTIONS NORMALLY. *PE |
| 20116673 | 2007-04-25. Service bulletin. AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ON, UPPER LIMIT FOR FRONT OR REAR SIDE AIRBAG EXCEEDED. *KB |
| 0401 | 2004-12-01. Service bulletin. AIRBAG SYSTEM, SERVICING. *TT |
A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.