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Recall 15V-824

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recalled the 2015 Audi A3 Cabriolet: Seats; Air bags (side/window).

At a glance

Campaign number
15V-824
Reported
December 8, 2015
Vehicles affected
904 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

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.

The risk

Improper side air bag deployment may increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

The fix

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-[removed]. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 74C9.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles