Reason for recall: In weather conditions which favour the build up of static electricity the air bag may deploy spontaneously if the driver enters or leaves the vehicle while carrying a high static charge. This can only happen when the car is stationery and not while it is in motion.
When was it announced?
Nov 26, 1997
What action are Audi taking?
Affected vehicles are being recalled for the installation of an earth cable to the steering wheel to conduct any static charge to earth.
Does this affect your A8?
This issue affects A8, this particular recall is for the A8.