Recall 06V293000: Side Curtain Air Bag Replacement

MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:

Audi/A3 2006

MANUFACTURER: Volkswagen of America, Inc.

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 06V293000 MFG'S REPORT DATE: July 31, 2006

COMPONENT: Air Bags: Side/Window

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 48

SUMMARY:
On certain passenger vehicles, during production of the air bag, either the left or the right side curtain air bag inflation module may leak.

CONSEQUENCE:
In the event of a crash, the air bag may not inflate as designed increasing the risk of injury to a seat occupant.

REMEDY:
Dealers will replace the side curtain air bag free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on August 31, 2006. Owners may contact Audi at 1-800-822-2834.

NOTES:
Audi recall No. JP. Customers may also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.