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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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