A failure of the seat track rivet increases the risk of injury during a crash.

Seats

Date Announced

JUN 05, 2019

Vehicles Affected

66

Audi Recall #

72J3

NHTSA Campaign #

19V415000

Summary

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.

Actions

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.

Documents (11)

• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: June 26, 2019 Advance Notice – Safety Recall 72J3 / Front Passenger Seat Tracks
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 1
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Recall Acknowledgement
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Audi Date: July 17, 2019 Repair Available – Safety Recall 72J3 / Front Passenger Seat Tracks
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2019-3
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - PRI
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Miscellaneous Document - Adient Single Purchaser Document
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2019-4