Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #22V224000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 22V224000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Affecting 2022 a3 sedan and s3 sedan vehicles Includes 466 affected units, Incorrect Child Seat Anchorage Symbol/FMVSS 225, component: CHILD SEAT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2022 a3 sedan and s3 sedan vehicles

Defect Summary

Volkswagen group of america, inc. (audi) is recalling certain 2022 a3 sedan and s3 sedan vehicles. the child seat anchorage fitting sleeves are incorrectly marked with a different symbol than the one described in the owner's manual. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 225, "child restraint anchorage systems."

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace all four fitting sleeves, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed may24, 2022. owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. audi's number for this recall is 72m7.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 22V224000

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2022-04-06T00:00:00

Subject: Incorrect child seat anchorage symbol/fmvss 225

Component: Child Seat

Potentially Affected Units: 466

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 72M7

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Volkswagen group of america, inc. (audi) is recalling certain 2022 a3 sedan and s3 sedan vehicles. the child seat anchorage fitting sleeves are incorrectly marked with a different symbol than the one described in the owner's manual. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 225, "child restraint anchorage systems."

Consequence Summary: An incorrectly marked child restraint anchorage may cause confusion during child seat installation, resulting in a child seat being improperly secured and increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace all four fitting sleeves, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed may24, 2022. owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. audi's number for this recall is 72m7.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 91.63

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NHTSA ID: 22V224000

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