AUDI A3 2018: SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V803000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| AUDI | A3 | 2018 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2018-12-28 | 2018-11-14 | 2018-11-19 |
Production Dates: 2018-06-08 - 2018-07-11
Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: VW 72H8 / Audi 72H9
Component: SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 169
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. "Volkswagen" is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen e-Golf and Golf R vehicles, and Audi A3 Sedan and RS3 vehicles. The rear seat frame head restraint guide sleeves may be incorrectly welded to the seat frame.
If the guide sleeves are incorrectly welded, in the event of a crash, the rear seat head restraints may have reduced stability, increasing the risk of injury.
Volkswagen and Audi will notify their owners, and dealers will inspect the guide sleeves for incorrect welds, replacing the rear seat frame, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 28, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 72H8 "VW" and 72H9"Audi".
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.
