2018 AUDI A3 RECALL - #18V803000
		RECALL FOR SEATS : MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
		
        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.
		
		
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
        
		
        
		
		
		
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							| Vehicle | 
							2018 AUDI A3 | 
							
								
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							| Manufacturer | 
							Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. | 
						 
						
							| Manufactured between | 
							6/8/2018 - 7/11/2018 | 
						 
						
							| Recalled on | 
							11/19/2018 | 
						 
						
							| Influenced by | 
							Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. | 
						 
						
							| Owners Notified on | 
							12/28/2018 | 
						 
						
							| # Affected | 
							169 | 
						 
						
							| Recalled for | 
							SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY | 
						 
						
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							| Description | 
							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. | 
						 
						
							| Consequences | 
							If the guide sleeves are incorrectly welded, in the event of a crash, the rear seat head restraints may have reduced stability, increasing the risk of injury. | 
						 
						
							| Corrective action | 
							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). | 
						 
						
							| Notes | 
							Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. | 
						 
						
							| See also | 
							
								
									
										2018 AUDI A3 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
									
									
  
									
										2018 AUDI A3 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
									
									
  
									
										2018 AUDI A3 Recall for SEATS, MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
									
									
  
									
										2018 AUDI A3 Recall for AIR BAGS, SENSOR, OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
									
									
  
									
										2018 AUDI A3 Recall for AIR BAGS, ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY
									
									
  
									
										2018 AUDI A3 Recall for AIR BAGS, SENSOR, OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION, FRONT PASSENGER
									
									
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