Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #06V454000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 06V454000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Includes 5,902 affected units, AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE UPDATE, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 06V454000

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2006-11-30T00:00:00

Subject: Air bag control module software update

Component: Air Bags

Potentially Affected Units: 5,902

Details

MFR Campaign Number: JR

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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 Summary: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-zrsu-7t6y.8hd3

NHTSA ID: 06V454000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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