Safety Recall Code: 72J3 – Front Passenger Seat Tracks – 2019 Audi A8

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019 Audi A8 vehicles equipped with rear relaxation seats

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June 5, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V415000

Passenger Seat Improperly Manufactured

A failure of the seat track rivet increases the risk of injury during a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V415

Manufacturer Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Components 

Potential Number of Units Affected  66

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.

Remedy

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.

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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