AUDI A8 2019: SEATS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V415000

Make Model Year
AUDI A8 2019
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2019-07-25 2019-06-05 2019-06-06

Production Dates: 2018-12-04 - 2019-02-28

Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 72J3

Component: SEATS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 66

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 207

Summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. "Audi" is recalling certain 2019 Audi A8 vehicles equipped with rear relaxation seats. The front passenger seat track rivet may fail and cause the spindle bracket to separate.

Consequence

A failure of the seat track rivet increases the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger seat tracks, free of charge. The recall began July 25, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 72J3.

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.