Recall 11V580000: Left/Right Curtain Air Bag Replacement

VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):

Audi/A6 2012

MANUFACTURER: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC

MFR'S REPORT DATE: December 05, 2011

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V580000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A

COMPONENT: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 317

SUMMARY:
Volkswagen is recalling certain model 2012 Audi A6 vehicles manufactured from April 8, 2011, through May 26, 2011. Due to a problem in the stitching process of the curtain air bag, the seam of the air bag may not be stitched properly.

CONSEQUENCE:
In the event of a crash, the head curtain air bag may not deploy and will not be able to properly protect an occupant, increasing the risk of an injury.

REMEDY:
Volkswagen will notify all owners and dealers will replace the left and/or right curtain air bag free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during January 2012. Owners may contact Volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.

NOTES:
Owners 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.