“Audi”, model A8
Injuries Motor vehicles Serious risk
| Alert Number | 0596/06 |
| Brand | Audi |
| Category | Motor vehicles |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Germany |
| Country of Origin | Germany |
| Published | 22 September 2006 |
Risk Description
In the event of a crash, it is possible that the air bag on the driver’s side will not inflate properly posing a risk of injury.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary corrective action taken by the producer. Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Vehicle type 4E, EC type approval e1 * 2001/116 * 0198 * 00-17. Vehicle identification numbers in the following ranges: WAU _ _ _ 4E _ 3N 000 101 to WAU _ _ _ 4E _ 3N 009 865; WAU _ _ _ 4E _ 4N 000 101 to WAU _ _ _ 4E _ 4N 026 468; WAU _ _ _ 4E _ 5N 000 101 to WAU _ _ _ 4E _ 5N 017 208.Date of production: between July 2002 and March 2004.