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NHTSARecalled Jun 5, 2019 · #19V415000

Passenger Seat Improperly Manufactured

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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

Product details

Product
  • Passenger Seat Improperly Manufactured
  • 2019 Audi A8
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice