Recall 97V172000
NHTSA safety recall campaign 97V172000. Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE. 54,800 units potentially affected.
Remedy available
Affected Units
54,800
Affected Vehicles
35
Makes
1
Model Years
5
Campaign #
97V172000
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
Report Date
Oct 6, 1997
Notification Date
Unknown
Remedy Date
Unknown
Affected Population
54,800
Manufacturer
Country
US
Make
Model Years
1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993
Risk Summary (Consequence)
IN THE EVENT THE SENSOR SHOULD MALFUNCTION, THE AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM CAN INADVERTENTLY DEPLOY. DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM WITHOUT WARNING COULD CAUSE A DRIVER TO LOSE VEHICLE CONTROL.
Defect Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME AIR BAG SENSORS DO NOT COMPLY WITH AUDI'S DURABILITY STANDARDS OVER THE LIFETIME OF THE VEHICLE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR BAG SENSOR CONTROL MODULE.
Key Dates
Report Date
Oct 6, 1997
Owner Notification
Unknown
Remedy Available
Unknown
Affected Vehicles
nhtsa-odi-recalls
Recalls Affecting the Same Makes
Campaigns touching AUDI from other manufacturers (last 3 years)
Same-Make Recall Activity
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| Campaign | Report Date | Manufacturer | Component | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V125000 | Mar 4, 2026 | VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC. | LANE DEPARTURE | 1,620 |
| 25V899000 | Dec 19, 2025 | VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC. | SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR | 27,768 |
| 25V900000 | Dec 19, 2025 | VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC. | BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 356,894 |
| 25V777000 | Nov 12, 2025 | VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC. | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 61 |
| 25V637000 | Sep 24, 2025 | VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC. | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 1 |
| 25V638000 | Sep 24, 2025 | VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC. | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 1,042 |
| 25V428000 | Jun 27, 2025 | VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC. | SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT | 8 |
| 25V294000 | May 7, 2025 | VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC. | ENGINE | 89,417 |
| 25V227000 | Apr 15, 2025 | VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC. | AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER | 3,773 |
| 25V225000 | Apr 9, 2025 | VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC. | BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 313 |
Related NHTSA Investigations
Investigations opened by ODI covering the same manufacturer or make (AUDI) in the last 3 years
1 Investigation
nhtsa-odi-investigations
| Investigation | Opened | Closed | Status | Vehicle | Component | Subject |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RQ23007 | Dec 12, 2023 | Jul 1, 2024 | CLOSED | 2015 AUDI A3 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | Fuel Leak due to Suction Jet Pump Failure within Fuel Tank (Remedy Effectiveness… |
Consumer Complaints Referencing This Campaign
NHTSA complaints whose narratives mention 97V172000
Referencing Complaints
nhtsa-odi-complaints
| Complaint ID | Incident Date | Vehicle | Component | Narrative Snippet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 803591 | Jul 2, 2010 | 1993 AUDI 100 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 AUDI 100 CS QUARTO.(N/A) THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING AT 20 MPH WHEN HE TRAVELED OVER AN EXTREMEL… |
| 180342 | Sep 17, 1999 | 1992 AUDI 100 | AIR BAGS | CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 97V172000, CONSUMER NOTED THERE IWAS NO DEALER LOCATED ON THE ISLAND. CONSUMER HAS YET … |
How to Act on This Recall
- Owners: Contact your authorized dealer to schedule the remedy at no cost. Remedy is covered under 49 U.S.C. 30120.
- Fleets: Use the Fleet Recall Checker to scan your VIN list against this and other open campaigns.
- Looking up a specific VIN? Check VIN against NHTSA for open recalls on that vehicle.
- NHTSA contact: Vehicle Safety Hotline 1-888-327-4236.
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