1997 AUDI A8 RECALLS
A8 (D2,4D) generation is a 4 doors sedan produced by Audi from 1997 to 1998 with petrol and diesel engines with maxspeed 133 mph. Capacity is 5 passengers including driver and total weight is 4905 lbs with 1323 lbs maxload.
Model Trims
- A8 2.8 V6 30V (193 Hp)
- A8 2.8 V6 30V (193 Hp) quattro
- A8 2.8 V6 30V (193 Hp) quattro Tiptronic
- A8 2.8 V6 30V (193 Hp) Tiptronic
- A8 3.7 V8 (230 Hp) quattro Tiptronic
- A8 3.7 V8 (230 Hp) Tiptronic
- A8 2.5 TDI V6 (150 Hp)
- A8 4.2 V8 (300 Hp) quattro Tiptronic
- A8 2.5 TDI V6 (150 Hp) quattro Tiptronic
- A8 2.5 TDI V6 (150 Hp) Tiptronic
Features & Specs
5
seats
13-23 mpg city
28-42 mpg hwy
FWD, AWD
drivetrain
150-300
horsepower
Reported Problems
3 Total Safety Recalls Found
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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Total cars affected: 13900
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NHTSA campaign: 08V397000
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Date of the problem: 14/08/2008
THIS COULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO ROLL, CAUSING A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
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Total cars affected: 39300
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NHTSA campaign: 97V175000
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Date of the problem: 08/10/1997
ACTIVATION OF THE AIR BAG UNDER THESE CONDITIONS CAN CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY.
EU rapid alert system
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Risk level: Injury
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Rapex alert: A12/00849/20
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Date of the problem: 12/06/2020
The ammonium nitrate propellant used in the airbag inflator may experience a material alteration over time due to degradation occurring after prolonged exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high-temperature cycling.
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