1996 Audi Cabriolet Recalls
Base Convertible
1996 Audi Cabriolet Recall Record
Recall ID # 97V175000 - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Recall Date:
OCT 08, 1997
Component:
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Model Affected:
Cabriolet
Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE DISCHARGE OF STATIC ELECTRICITY UNDER LOW HUMIDITY CONDITIONS CAN ACTIVATE THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG WHEN THE DRIVER ENTERS OR EXITS THE VEHICLE AND FORMS AN ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT BY TOUCHING CERTAIN AREAS OF THE STEERING WHEEL.
Consequence
ACTIVATION OF THE AIR BAG UNDER THESE CONDITIONS CAN CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A GROUND WIRE ON THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG.
Manufacturer
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
Recall ID # 96V017000 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Recall Date:
JAN 29, 1996
Component:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Model Affected:
Cabriolet
Description
DEFECTIVE IGNITION SWITCHES WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED AND CAN CAUSE SOME ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES TO MALFUNCTION.
Consequence
SOME ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES, SUCH AS, TURN SIGNALS, WINDSHIELD WIPERS, LAMPS, POWER WIND0WS AND AIR CONDITIONERS CAN MALFUNCTION WHEN THE CAR IS STARTED.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.
Manufacturer
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC