1997 Audi A8 Review
1997 Audi A8 is a Sedan 4-dr style car measuring 198.20 in length and 56.70 in height. Made in Germany, 1997 Audi A8 has 2 trims priced by the manufacturer at 56,900 with just total of 2 recalls in the past 1997 Audi A8. It’s seating 5 people with 4 doors and a rank size of 23.70 gallon. The engine is 3.7L V8 DOHC 32V and uses 17 of gasoline in the city and 17 on highways.
Audi A8 1997 Trims
1997 Audi A8 3.7
1997 Audi A8 4.2 Quattro
Vin Numbers
- WAUAF84D0VN000246
- WAUAF84D1VN009876
Safety & Recalls
Recall 08V397000 started on /Date(1218686400000-0400)/.
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 97V175000 started on /Date(876283200000-0400)/.
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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