AUDI A3 2018: SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V095000

Make Model Year
AUDI A3 2018
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2019-03-07 2019-02-13 2019-02-19

Production Dates: 2018-04-12 - 2018-07-02

Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 72I8

Component: SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3326

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 202

Summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. "Volkswagen" is recalling certain 2018 Audi A3 sedan and RS3 vehicles. The latching pins for the center rear seat head restraint may be missing.

Consequence

In the event of a crash, the head restraint may detach and cause injury to the vehicle occupants.

Remedy

Audi has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the head restraints, replacing any that are missing pins, free of charge. The recall began on March 7, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 72I8.

Notes

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.