Passenger car

What is the danger

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.

Requirements breached

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.

Measures taken

1. Recall of the product from end users Voluntary measuresTaken by: Manufacturer

Product

Description

Vehicles equipped with Takata NADI (Non-Azide Driver Inflator) airbag inflator.

Brand

Audi

Model / type

Type-approval numbers: e1*96/27*0051*, e1*93/81*0005*, e1*93/81*0013*, e1*98/14*0089*, e1*92/53*0002*; Types: 4B, D2, B5, 8N, 89

Barcode

69BT

Batch

The affected vehicles were manufactured between 1997 and 1999.