REC-000056

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2018 AUDI A3

Category: Light Vehicle · Supplier: Audi Australia Pty Ltd

Recall date: 4 January 2019

Defect

A rear seat backrest may be fitted on which the mounting for the head restraint is not correctly welded to the outer backrest frame for the rear seat.

Hazard

The support and protection functions of the head restraint may be restricted in the event of an accident which could cause serious injury to the occupant.

Remedy

Audi Australia will contact owners of affected vehicles and request that an appointment be made for the vehicle to be inspected and the rear seat bench be replaced if necessary. For further information, consumers should contact the Audi Australia 24-hour toll free number; 1800 50 AUDI (2834).

What should you do?

Check your VIN below to confirm whether your specific vehicle is affected.
Contact the supplier — Audi Australia Pty Ltd — or your nearest authorised dealer to arrange the recall remedy.
Recall repairs are free of charge. The manufacturer or supplier is legally required to fix the defect at no cost to you.
If you have difficulty getting the recall addressed, contact the Department of Infrastructure or your state's consumer protection agency.

Check Your VIN

Enter your Vehicle Identification Number to check if your specific vehicle is affected by this recall.

Source: vehiclerecalls.gov.au