CarRecallWatch- Component
- SEATS
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A failure of the seat track rivet increases the risk of injury during a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2019 Audi A8 vehicles equipped with rear relaxation seats have a front passenger seat track rivet that may fail. If the rivet fails, the spindle bracket can separate, and the passenger seat may not stay properly secured.
A failure of the seat track rivet increases the risk of injury during a crash. Owners should take this recall seriously and have their vehicle checked promptly.
Audi will notify affected owners, and dealers will replace the passenger seat tracks free of charge. Owners can also contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834 with questions. To confirm whether your vehicle is included, check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Audi A8 | 2019 |
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