Audi A8: Unscheduled Deployment Of Drivers Air Bag
Recall Summary Audi is recalling approximately 202,092 vehicles (A8, 80, A4, and A6 models) because the driver's airbag may deploy unexpectedly when a person with a high static electrical charge enters or exits a parked vehicle during certain weather conditions. The fix involves installing an earth cable on the steering wheel to safely direct static electricity away from the airbag system.
- Recalling firm
- AUDI
- Product
- Vehicles: AUDI A8, AUDI 80, AUDI A4, AUDI A6. Units affected: 202,092
- Reason
- In weather conditions which favour the build up of static electricity the air bag may deploy spontaneously if the driver enters or leaves the vehicle while carrying a high static charge. This can only happen when the car is stationery and not while it is in motion. Remedy: Affected vehicles are being recalled for the installation of an earth cable to the steering wheel to conduct any static charge to earth.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 1997-11-26
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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