| Make : AUDI | Model : QUATTRO | Year : 1990 |
| Build Dates : 19890201 - 19890901 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 90V069000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19900404 | Date Received by ODI: 19900410 | Date Added to Database: 19900413 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | ||
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| Component: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 600 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
A SECURING CLIP ON THE OUTSIDE OF HINGES OF THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT SEAT BACK MAY NOT BE PROPERLY SEATED DUE TO INTERFERENCE WITH SEAT COVERING MATERIAL. |
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Consequence:
AN IMPROPERLY SECURED CLIP COULD CAUSE THE SEAT BACKHINGE TO SEPARATE FROM ITS ANCHOR IN A REAR-END ACCIDENT AND COULD RESULT IN AN INJURY TO OCCUPANT(S). |
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Remedy:
REALIGN SEAT COVERING MATERIAL WHERE INTERFERENCE IS PRESENT. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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