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Safety recall · 97V115000

Seat belts: rear / other Audi recall

VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC reported this recall to NHTSA on July 22, 1997. It covers about 12 vehicles across 2 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
97V115000
Reported
Jul 22, 1997
Vehicles
12
Area
Seats & seat belts

The problem

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The rear seat belt retractors may not lock properly when engaged, or not remain locked after being engaged.

The risk

In the event of a crash, an improperly locking seat belt could cause injury to an occupant.

The fix

Dealers will replace the rear seat belt assembly.

Contacts

Note: audi has telephoned all owners involved in this campaign. No further action will be taken on this recall.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Audi dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 97V115000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1997 Audi A4998D
1997 Audi A6212B

Questions

Is the 97V115000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 97V115000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 97V115000 announced?

VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC reported it to NHTSA on July 22, 1997. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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