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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 15V824000

2015 Audi A3 Cabriolet — Seats

Published December 8, 2015 · Recall initiated: December 8, 2015

Summary

NHTSA records recall 15V824000, published December 8, 2015. Recalling firm: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.; 2015 Audi A3 Cabriolet — Seats.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
AUDI
Model
A3 CABRIOLET
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Lot
2015 AUDI A3 CABRIOLET
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2015 Audi A3 Cabriolet — Seats recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 15V824000 on December 8, 2015. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: AUDI. Model: A3 CABRIOLET.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)