Audi A3
Injuries Motor vehicles Serious risk
| Alert Number | 0507/06 |
| Brand | Audi |
| Category | Motor vehicles |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Germany |
| Country of Origin | Germany |
| Model Number | 8P, EC type-approval e1 * 2001/116 * 0217 * 00-14 |
| Published | 18 August 2006 |
Risk Description
The gas required to inflate the curtain airbag can escape gradually through a defective weld seam on the gas generator. In this case the curtain airbag would fail to inflate in a collision.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary corrective actions taken by the manufacturer.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
The affected vehicles were manufactured during the period 06.2005 - 08.2005 and have a vehicle identification number within the following range:WAU _ _ _ 8P _ 6A 023 747to WAU _ _ _ 8P _ 6A 061 475.