Recall 18V803000

SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY

Report Date
20181114
Component
SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
Affected Vehicles
4 models

Defect Description

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen e-Golf and Golf R vehicles, and Audi A3 Sedan and RS3 vehicles. The rear seat frame head restraint guide sleeves may be incorrectly welded to the seat frame.

Safety Consequence

If the guide sleeves are incorrectly welded, in the event of a crash, the rear seat head restraints may have reduced stability, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Volkswagen and Audi will notify their owners, and dealers will inspect the guide sleeves for incorrect welds, replacing the rear seat frame, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 28, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 72H8 (VW) and 72H9(Audi).

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2018 AUDI A3 CABRIOLET
2018 AUDI RS 3
2018 VOLKSWAGEN E-GOLF
2018 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.