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.
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.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225461-volkswagen-e-golf-2018-recall-seats · Recall date November 14, 2018 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V803000
“VOLKSWAGEN E-GOLF (2018) recall — Seats.” GovInfoNow, recall dated November 14, 2018. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225461-volkswagen-e-golf-2018-recall-seats. Based on NHTSA recall 18V803000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V803000).
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).
We’ve drafted a message you can send Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V803000 — Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. VOLKSWAGEN E-GOLF (2018) recall — Seats Hello, I own a VOLKSWAGEN E-GOLF (2018) recall — Seats that is covered by recall 18V803000 from Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. The official recall notice states: 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). I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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