AUDI TT 2008: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 08V064000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| AUDI | TT | 2008 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2008-03-07 | 2008-02-07 | 2008-02-07 |
Production Dates: 2007-01-05 - 2007-02-20
Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 70D1/JX
Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 720
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING 720 MY 2008 AUDI TT COUPE VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH C-PILLAR TRIM COVER CLIPS THAT DO NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE RETENTION. IN THE EVENT OF A DEPLOYMENT OF THE REAR PYROTECHNIC SAFETY BELT, THE C-PILLAR TRIM COVER MAY BECOME DETACHED FROM THE SHEET METAL DUE TO LOW RETENTION FORCE OF THE TRIM CLIP.
THE DETACHED TRIM COVER COULD POSE A RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY FOR VEHICLE FRONT SEAT OCCUPANTS.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN IMPROVED CLIP ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 7, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VW/AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.
VW/AUDI RECALL NO. 70D1/JX.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236, 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
