Audi A3

Injuries Motor vehicles Serious risk
Alert Number0507/06
BrandAudi
CategoryMotor vehicles
Risk TypeInjuries
Notifying CountryGermany
Country of OriginGermany
Model Number8P, EC type-approval e1 * 2001/116 * 0217 * 00-14
Published18 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.

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