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.
In the event of an airbag being deployed, it may underinflate, or the excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator body to rupture and metal fragments may pass through the cushion material causing injury to the occupants.
The Audi A6 models affected by this recall were manufactured between 1997 and 1999.
Vehicles equipped with Takata NADI (Non-Azide Driver Inflator) airbag inflator.
VW recall code: 69AE
Source: Rapex Alert 24/2020 A12/00849/20