AUDI A3 2015: SEATS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V824000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| AUDI | A3 | 2015 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2016-02-29 | 2015-12-08 | 2015-12-08 |
Production Dates: 2014-06-05 - 2015-04-01
Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 74C9
Component: SEATS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 904
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Volkswagen Group of America, LLC "Volkswagen" is recalling certain model year 2015 Audi A3 Cabriolet vehicles manufactured June 5, 2014, to April 1, 2015. The affected vehicles have a driver or front passenger seat whose cover may be incorrectly stitched, preventing the side air bag from properly deploying in the event of a crash.
Improper side air bag deployment may increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's and/or front passenger's seatback cover, free of charge. Owners were mailed interim notices on February 4, 2016. The recall began on February 29, 2016 . Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 74C9.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.
