VOLKSWAGEN E-GOLF 2018: SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V803000

Make Model Year
VOLKSWAGEN E-GOLF 2018
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-12-28 2018-11-14 2018-11-19

Production Dates: 2018-05-22 - 2018-05-28

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

Summary

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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".

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.