Reason for recall: On 79 vehicles within the VIN ranges affected (with 3-spoke sports steering wheel) it is possible that in the event of a collision impact above the triggering threshold of the airbags the driver's airbag may not be deployed.
When was it announced?
Oct 26, 2002
What action are Audi taking?
The drivers airbag unit will be replaced on all affected vehicles with 3-spoke sports steering wheel.
Does this affect your A3?
This issue affects A3, this particular recall is for the A3.