1996 Audi Cabriolet Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1996 Audi Cabriolet. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 97V175000Oct 8, 199739,300 vehicles potentially affected
  Air bags › Frontal
  Covers: Audi Cabriolet 1995–1997, 90 1995–1997, A6 1995–1997 +2 more

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The discharge of static electricity under low humidity conditions can activate the driver side air bag when the driver enters or exits the vehicle and forms an electrical circuit by touching certain areas of the steering wheel.

  Possible consequence: Activation of the air bag under these conditions can cause personal injury.

  Remedy: Dealers will install a ground wire on the driver side air bag.

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• 96V017000Jan 29, 199624,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
  Covers: Audi Cabriolet 1994–1996, 100 1994–1996, 90 1994–1996 +3 more

  Reported issue: Defective ignition switches were improperly manufactured and can cause some electrical accessories to malfunction.

  Possible consequence: Some electrical accessories, such as, turn signals, windshield wipers, lamps, power wind0ws and air conditioners can malfunction when the car is started.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the ignition switch.

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