Transport CanadaCritical
1995 AUDI S6Transport Canada Recall #1997176
The official notice
Defect
THE DISCHARGE OF STATIC ELECTRICITY UNDER LOW HUMIDITY CONDITIONS COULD ACTIVATE THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG WHEN THE DRIVER ENTERS OR EXITS THE VEHICLE AND FORMS AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT BY TOUCHING CERTAIN AREAS OF THE STEERING WHEEL. ACTIVATION OF THE AIR BAG UNDER THESE CONDITIONS COULD CAUSE INJURY.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
A GROUND WIRE WILL BE INSTALLED ON AFFECTED VEHICLES.
1,997 vehicles affectedMfr ref: KGUpdated June 10, 2026