Audi A3 Cabriolet recalled over injury risk

Recall date

December 8, 2015

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recalls 2015 Audi A3 Cabriolet

Recall number

15V824000

Brand / firm

Audi

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 904 units

Why it was recalled

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

What was recalled

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.