Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Summary
NHTSA campaign 22V471: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recalled for a safety defect. The inflator could explode during air bag deployment, resulting in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupant
Details
Source
nhtsa
External ID
22V471
Action Date
2022-07-06
Status
Ongoing
Category
vehicle
Product Description
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 1998 Audi A8 and 1997-1998 Audi A4 vehicles equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) that do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflator may absorb moisture, causing the inflator to explode or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
Context & Analysis
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has 136 FDA actions in our database.
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How often does Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. have FDA actions?
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has 136 FDA actions in our database, including 0 recalls and 0 device clearances.
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