NHTSA Campaign 21V470000

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Issued by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Reported Jun 23, 2021 · 62,812 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2000-2001 Audi TT Coupe, TT Roadster, 2000-2002 A4, and S4 vehicles equipped with Non-Azide Driver Air Bag Inflators (NADI) that do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflators may absorb moisture, possibly causing the air bag to deploy improperly in the event of a crash.

Consequence

In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, the air bag may not properly protect the occupant, increasing the risk of serious injury or death.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the driver frontal airbag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 2, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69CJ.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
AUDI A4 2000 62,812
AUDI A4 2001 62,812
AUDI A4 2002 62,812
AUDI S4 2000 62,812
AUDI S4 2001 62,812
AUDI S4 2002 62,812
AUDI TT 2000 62,812
AUDI TT 2001 62,812

Source: NHTSA Campaign 21V470000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.