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February 13, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V095000
Rear Center Headrests may Detach in a Crash
In the event of a crash, the head restraint may detach and cause injury to the vehicle occupants.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V095
Manufacturer Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Components SEATS
Potential Number of Units Affected 3,326
Summary
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Audi A3 sedan and RS3 vehicles. The latching pins for the center rear seat head restraint may be missing.
Remedy
Audi has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the head restraints, replacing any that are missing pins, free of charge. The recall began on March 7, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi’s number for this recall is 72I8.
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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