Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #97V172000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 97V172000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Includes 54,800 affected units, VW/AIR BAG SENSOR MODULE, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. some air bag sensors do not comply with audi's durability standards over the lifetime of the vehicle.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the air bag sensor control module.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 97V172000

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1997-10-06T00:00:00

Subject: Vw/air bag sensor module

Component: Air Bags

Potentially Affected Units: 54,800

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. some air bag sensors do not comply with audi's durability standards over the lifetime of the vehicle.

Consequence Summary: In the event the sensor should malfunction, the air bag restraint system can inadvertently deploy. deployment of the air bag restraint system without warning could cause a driver to lose vehicle control.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the air bag sensor control module.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-cfxu~tj6w-9m26

NHTSA ID: 97V172000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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