Defect Description For Recall
Volkswagen Group Of America, Llc (Volkswagen) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2015 Audi A3 Cabriolet Vehicles Manufactured June 5, 2014, To April 1, 2015. The Affected Vehicles Have A Driver Or Front Passenger Seat Whose Cover May Be Incorrectly Stitched, Preventing The Side Air Bag From Properly Deploying In The Event Of A Crash.
Make Of Vehicle
AUDI
Model Of Vehicle
A3
Year
2015
Recall Campaign Number
15V824000
Component Description
Seats
Effect Of Defect
Improper Side Air Bag Deployment May Increase The Risk Of Injury In The Event Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Volkswagen Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Replace The Driver’S And/Or Front Passenger’S Seatback Cover, Free Of Charge. Owners Were Mailed Interim Notices On February 4, 2016. The Recall Began On February 29, 2016 . Owners May Contact Audi Customer Service At 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen’S Number For This Recall Is 74C9.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20140605
End Of Manufacture
20150401
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
904
Date Owners Notified
20160229
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20151208
Make Campaign Number
74C9