Recall 18V803000 — SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY Defect in 2018-2018 AUDI A3 CABRIOLET
RECALL This recall affects up to 169 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 18V803000 |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Vehicles Affected | 169 |
| Component | SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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.
Safety 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).
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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