recall information
Recall number
REC-000045
PRA number
2019/18002
Campaign number
69BT
Original published date
Last updated date
make and model information
Make
AUDI
Model
A4, A6, A8, TT, CABRIOLET
Year range
1997 - 2000
Affected units
3,965
Identifying features
See attached VIN list
VIN (Vehicle identification number)
What are the defects?
Affected vehicles may be fitted with a Takata NADI 5-AT driver airbag inflator that could allow moisture to enter the unit and degrade the airbag propellant. If this occurs, the properties of the propellant may be changed so that the propellant does not react as intended during a collision, causing mis-deployment of the airbag.
What are the hazards?
If an affected vehicle is involved in a collision, the airbag inflator could rupture, causing sharp metal fragments to enter the vehicle cabin at high speed, killing or injuring vehicle occupants.
There is also a risk that the airbag may underinflate in a collision and may not protect the driver as intended.
There is also a risk that the airbag may underinflate in a collision and may not protect the driver as intended.
What should consumers do?
Owners of affected vehicles should immediately contact an authorised Audi Dealer by visiting https://forms.audi.com.au/locate-a-dealer or call Audi Takata Information Line directly on 1800 856 770 to organise their free urgent vehicle inspection.
Owners who are unsure of whether their vehicle is affected by this recall can also use the VIN look-up tool available on the Audi website https://forms.audi.com.au/takata-recall, contact the Audi Takata Information Line on 1800 856 770 or contact their preferred Audi dealer.
If the vehicle is affected, it will replace the airbag inflator free of charge.
Dealer locations and contact details can be found at https://forms.audi.com.au/locate-a-dealer
Owners who are unsure of whether their vehicle is affected by this recall can also use the VIN look-up tool available on the Audi website https://forms.audi.com.au/takata-recall, contact the Audi Takata Information Line on 1800 856 770 or contact their preferred Audi dealer.
If the vehicle is affected, it will replace the airbag inflator free of charge.
Dealer locations and contact details can be found at https://forms.audi.com.au/locate-a-dealer
Supplier details
Audi Australia Pty Ltd
Who should owners/operators contact for more information?
Contact name
Audi Takata Information Line
Contact phone
1800 856 770
Contact website
Responsible regulator
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is the responsible regulator for this recall.
