A4: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

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NHTSA Campaign Number:	97V175000
Vehicle/Equipment Make:	AUDI
Vehicle/Equipment Model:	A4
Model Year:	1997
Manufacturer Campaign Number:
Manufacturer Component Description:	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Manufacturers Involved in Recall:	VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
Manufacturered:	19940701 - 19960930
Type of Report:	V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected:	39300
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer:	19971013
Recall Initiated By:	19971013
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall:	VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
Report Received Date:	19971008
Record Creation Date:	19971010
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Defect Summary:	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 Summary:	ACTIVATION OF THE AIR BAG UNDER THESE CONDITIONS CAN CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY.
Corrective Summary:	DEALERS WILL INSTALL A GROUND WIRE ON THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG.

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