The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·11V580000·Announced 2011-12-06

Volkswagen Recalls 2012 Audi A6 Vehicles for Curtain Air Bag Defect

Volkswagen is recalling 2012 Audi A6 vehicles because a stitching defect may prevent the head curtain air bag from deploying properly in a crash.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a safety-critical component (air bag) that may fail to deploy, increasing the risk of injury in a crash, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Volkswagen of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2012 Audi A6 vehicles manufactured between April 8, 2011, and May 26, 2011. The recall addresses a defect in the stitching process of the head curtain air bag, which may result in the air bag seam not being stitched properly.

In the event of a crash, the head curtain air bag may not deploy or may fail to properly protect an occupant, increasing the risk of injury. No specific number of affected units is provided in the source text.

Volkswagen will notify all owners, and dealers will replace the left and/or right curtain air bag free of charge. The safety recall was expected to begin during January 2012. Owners may contact Volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
AUDI A6
Brand
AUDI
Manufacturer
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
Category
Vehicle — Air Bag
Hazard
Affected units
317

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Model numbers (1)

  • A6

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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