Component Description
SEATS
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
20181204
End Date Of Manufacturing
20190228
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
66
Date Owner Notified By MFR
20190725
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
MFR
Mfg
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Report Received Date
20190605
Record Creation Date
20190606
Regulation Part Number
Defect 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 Summary
A failure of the seat track rivet increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Corrective Summary
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.
Recall 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.
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Body Class
Sedan 4D
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
Manufacturer
AUDI
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