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July 20, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V515000
Seat Belt Tensioners May Not Restrain Properly
Improperly restrained occupants have an increased risk of injury during a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V515
Manufacturer Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Components SEAT BELTS
Potential Number of Units Affected 2,584
Summary
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Audi S3 and A3 sedans. The retention force of the seat belt tensioner on the driver and front passenger seats may be inadequate to properly restrain the occupants during a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat belt assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact Audi’s customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi’s number for this recall is 68i2.
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.nhtsa.gov.
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