2015 Audi A3

US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:	15V824000
Mfg's Report Date:	DEC 07, 2015
Component:	AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Potential Number Of Units Affected:	904

Summary:
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.

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

Remedy:
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.

Dates of Manufacture:
JUN 04, 2014 to MAR 31, 2015

Manufacturer Recall Number:
74C9

The safety ratings and information is provided directly from the
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)