NHTSA Complaint #11435574 — 1998 AUDI A4 AIR BAGS

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11435574
Vehicle	1998 AUDI A4
Component	AIR BAGS
Date of Incident	October 5, 2006
Date Filed	October 5, 2021
Mileage	80,000 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OH

Consumer Description

The contact owned a 1998 Audi A4. The contact stated that while driving at 35-40 MPH with his 12-year-old son sitting in the passenger seat, he crashed into another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact did not sustain any injuries, however, his son sustained a broken rib and was transported to the hospital. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot, where it was totaled. The contact recently received a recall notice for NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V056000 (AIR BAGS). The dealer and the manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

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