NHTSA Recall 15V824000
NHTSA Campaign Id 15V824000; Date: Dec. 8, 2015
Improper side air bag deployment may increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2015 Audi A3
Component: Air Bags:side/window
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 904
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 29, 2016
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