Car Recall Check

An earth cable may be missing from the wiring harness of the communication module, which will cause the earth connection to run via the shielding of the microphone. This will impair the proper functioning of the communication module, increasing the risk that emergency call could not be made.

The seat belt on the left-hand front seat may not have been fitted correctly and can be damaged by coming into contact with sharp-edged metal parts. This will impair its restraint function, increasing the risk of injury in the event of an accident.

The seat belt on the left-hand front seat may not have been fitted correctly and can be damaged by coming into contact with sharp-edged metal parts. This will impair its restraint function, increasing the risk of injury in the event of an accident.

The fuel low-pressure hose quick connect located in the engine compartment can overheat and consequently to soften, allowing fuel to leak. Fuel leakage close to a source of ignition increases the risk of fire.

The breaking point for the release of the front passenger airbag in the console may not have been fabricated correctly. As a result, the airbag may not penetrate the console as required in the event of deployment.This will impair its restraining and protective functions, increasing the risk of an injury.

Volkswagen has been informed by its current supplier that driver-airbag gas generators from the original manufacturer Takata (‘NADI’ (non-azide driver inflator) generators) produced during 1997-1999 may be faulty. VW used these gas generators exclusively in vehicles with a wooden steering-wheel rim (at that time an equipment option). Internal investigations have shown that in the event of an accident the restraining effect of the deployed NADI driver airbag might not always be fully guaranteed. Compliance with the statutory requirements in force for protection by an airbag in the event of an accident is thus not ensured.

Volkswagen has been informed by its current supplier that driver-airbag gas generators from the original manufacturer Takata (‘NADI’ (non-azide driver inflator) generators) produced during 1997-1999 may be faulty. VW used these gas generators exclusively in vehicles with a wooden steering-wheel rim (at that time an equipment option). Internal investigations have shown that in the event of an accident the restraining effect of the deployed NADI driver airbag might not always be fully guaranteed. Compliance with the statutory requirements in force for protection by an airbag in the event of an accident is thus not ensured.

Audi has been informed by its current supplier that driver-airbag gas generators from the original manufacturer Takata (‘NADI’ (non-azide driver inflator) generators) produced during 1997-1999 may be faulty. Internal investigations have shown that in the event of an accident the restraining effect of the deployed driver airbag might not always be fully guaranteed. Compliance with the statutory requirements in force for protection by an airbag in the event of an accident is thus not ensured. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

The passenger seat may not be adequately fastened.As a result, the seatback may not provide sufficient support in the event of an accident, increasing the risk of an injury.

The vehicles affected may have been fitted with Takata non-azide driver inflator (NADI) gas generators in which inadequate sealing on the gas generator could allow the ingress of moisture and thus result in the degradation of the propellant. If the airbag deploys, this could cause the gas generator to underinflate or to burst. In the case of under inflation the protective effect is not given. In case of overpressure deployment metal parts can enter the vehicle interior, this could cause serious or fatal injuries to occupants of the vehicle.

The adhesive bond between the panoramic roof and the vehicle body is inadequate.As a result, the panoramic roof may completely detach from the vehicle, posing a risk to the following traffic.

The ammonium nitrate propellant used in the airbag inflator may experience a material alteration over time due to degradation occurring after prolonged exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures and high-temperature cycling. In the event of an airbag being deployed, it may underinflate or deploy too slowly, or the excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator body to rupture and metal fragments may pass through the cushion material causing injury to the occupants.