Make : AUDI Model : 90 Year : 1996
Build Dates : 19940701 - 19960930
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 97V175000
Date Owners Notified: 19971013 Date Received by ODI: 19971008 Date Added to Database: 19971010
Manufacturer(s) Involved: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
Manufacturer Campaign Number:
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Potential Number of Units Affected: 39300
Summary of the Safety Concern:
      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.
Consequence:
      ACTIVATION OF THE AIR BAG UNDER THESE CONDITIONS CAN CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy:
      DEALERS WILL INSTALL A GROUND WIRE ON THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG.
Report Initiator: MFR Vehicles Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
Notes:
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