NHTSA Recall 06V324000: Air bags: frontal
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 7,674 vehicles. It affects 2004–2005 Audi A8.
| NHTSA campaign | 06V324000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | JQ |
| Component | AIR BAGS › FRONTAL |
| Report received | August 31, 2006 |
| Owner notification | October 6, 2006 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain passenger vehicles, during production of the driver's frontal air bag, the air bag may not unfold properly in the event of a crash and therefore may not inflate as designed.
Safety risk
Loss of frontal air bag deployment could occur which can increase the risk of injury in a frontal crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install a new driver's frontal air bag free of charge. The recall began on october 6, 2006. Owners may contact audi at 1-800-822-2834.
Notes
VW recall no. Jq.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 06V324000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.