Audi Coupe recalls

2 official safety recalls for the Audi Coupe from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Airbag sensor may malfunction and deploy unexpectedly

    Reported October 6, 1997Model years 1989–1993NHTSA campaign 97V17200054,800 vehicles affected

    An airbag sensor may not meet durability standards and could malfunction, causing the airbag system to deploy without warning and potentially causing the driver to lose control. Dealers will replace the airbag sensor control module.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
    Defect
    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME AIR BAG SENSORS DO NOT COMPLY WITH AUDI'S DURABILITY STANDARDS OVER THE LIFETIME OF THE VEHICLE.
    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.
    Remedy
    DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR BAG SENSOR CONTROL MODULE.
    Notes
    OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 13, 1997.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

  2. Idle stabilizer may wear excessively

    Reported May 18, 1987Model years 1985–1986NHTSA campaign 87V06900025,000 vehicles affected

    Excessive wear of the idle stabilizer may cause the engine idle to fluctuate and make the vehicle drive poorly. The idle stabilizer will be replaced.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
    Defect
    EXCESSIVE WEAR OF IDLE STABILIZER COULD CAUSE IDLE FLUCTUATIONS.
    Consequence
    IDLE FLUCTUATIONS COULD RESULT IN UNSATISFACTORYDRIVEABILITY.
    Remedy
    REPLACE IDLE STABILIZER.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: IDLE STABILIZER.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS (5-CYLINDER) EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATICTRANSMISSION.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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