WAUBG84D9VN003812

Available vehicle information

VIN
WAUBG84D9VN003812
Make
Audi
Model year
1997
Country
Germany
Record status
rust damage

VIN structure

WAU WMI · BG84D9 VDS · VN003812 VIS
WMI WAU World Manufacturer Identifier
VDS BG84D9 Vehicle Descriptor Section
VIS VN003812 Vehicle Identifier Section
Model year code V Position 10 of the VIN
Plant code N Position 11 of the VIN
VIN length 17 characters Standard modern VIN format

OFFICIAL U.S. GOVERNMENT DATA

NHTSA Vehicle Data

NHTSA
Make AUDI
Model A8
Model year 1997
Manufacturer AUDI AG
Vehicle type PASSENGER CAR
Body class Sedan/Saloon
Trim quattro
Displacement 4.172000 L
Cylinders 8
Engine power 300 hp
Fuel type Gasoline
Drive type AWD/All-Wheel Drive
Doors 4
Plant city NECKARSULM
Plant country GERMANY
Source: NHTSA vPIC
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Safety Recall Campaigns

2
2 recall campaigns found for this vehicle's make, model and model year.
Recall 1 08V397000

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Report received: 14/08/2008

Summary

VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING 13,900 MY 1996-2003 AUDI A8 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 5-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. THE LOCKING CABLE MAY MOVE OUT OF POSITION OVER TIME. WITH THE LOCKING CABLE OUT OF POSITION, THE SHIFTER CAN BE MOVED OUT OF THE "PARK" POSITION EVEN IF THE IGNITION KEY IS NOT IN THE IGNITION LOCK.

Consequence

THIS COULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO ROLL, CAUSING A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION LOCKING CABLE BY INSTALLING AN ADJUSTING PIECE THAT WILL SECURE THE LOCKING CABLE IN PLACE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.

Recall 2 97V175000

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Report received: 08/10/1997

Summary

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.

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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About VIN WAUBG84D9VN003812

World Crash Archive currently associates VIN WAUBG84D9VN003812 with a 1997 Audi. The available archive information lists Germany as the vehicle country and rust damage as the record status.

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