In the event of a crash, the head restraint may detach and cause injury to the vehicle occupants.

Seats — Mid/Rear Assembly

Summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Audi A3 sedan and RS3 vehicles. The latching pins for the center rear seat head restraint may be missing.

Actions

Audi has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the head restraints, replacing any that are missing pins, free of charge. The recall began on March 7, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 72I8.

Documents (10)

• Recall Acknowledgement
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - PRI
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - February 21, 2019 Repair Available – Safety Recall 72i8 / Center Rear Head Restraint Latching Pins
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2019-1
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2019-3
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2019-2
• Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2019-4

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