2018 Audi A3 Cabriolet | 2018 Volkswagen Golf R | 2018 Audi Rs 3 | 2018 Volkswagen E-Golf — Seats: mid/rear assembly
Published November 19, 2018 · Recall initiated: November 14, 2018
Summary
NHTSA records recall 18V803000, published November 19, 2018 and initiated November 14, 2018. Recalling firm: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.; 2018 Audi A3 Cabriolet | 2018 Volkswagen Golf R | 2018 Audi Rs 3 | 2018 Volkswagen E-Golf — Seats: mid/rear assembly.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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).
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Recall details
- Brand
- AUDI
- Model
- A3 CABRIOLET
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2018 AUDI A3 CABRIOLET | 2018 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R | 2018 AUDI RS 3 | 2018 VOLKSWAGEN E-GOLF
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2018 Audi A3 Cabriolet | 2018 Volkswagen Golf R | 2018 Audi Rs 3 | 2018 Volkswagen E-Golf — Seats: mid/rear assembly recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 18V803000 on November 19, 2018. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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).
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: AUDI. Model: A3 CABRIOLET.