Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #15V824000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V824000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Affecting model year 2015 audi a3 cabriolet vehicles manufactured june 5, 2014, to april 1, 2015 Includes 904 affected units, Side Air Bag May Not Deploy Due to Seat Stitching, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2015 audi a3 cabriolet vehicles manufactured june 5, 2014, to april 1, 2015

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V824000
Report Received Date: 2015-12-08T00:00:00
Subject: Side air bag may not deploy due to seat stitching
Component: Air Bags
Potentially Affected Units: 904

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 74C9
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect 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.
Consequence Summary: Improper side air bag deployment may increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 88.27

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NHTSA ID: 15V824000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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