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NHTSARecalled Feb 13, 2019 · #19V095000

Rear Center Headrests may Detach in a Crash

Hazard

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Description

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Audi A3 sedan and RS3 vehicles. The latching pins for the center rear seat head restraint may be missing. In the event of a crash, the head restraint may detach and cause injury to the vehicle occupants.

Product details

Product
  • Rear Center Headrests may Detach in a Crash
  • 2018 Audi A3
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

Audi has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the head restraints, replacing any that are missing pins, free of charge. The recall began on March 7, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 72I8.

View the official CPSC notice