NHTSA Recall # | 75355 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 08V064000 |
MFG Compaign # | 70D1/JX |
Manufacturer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC |
Supplier | AUDI |
Brand | AUDI |
Model | TT |
Model Year | 2008 |
Component | STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS |
Date of notification | 07/03/08 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 05/01/07 |
End date of manufacturing | 20/02/07 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 07/02/08 |
Report created | 07/02/08 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 720 |
Defect summary | Volkswagen is recalling 720 my 2008 audi tt coupe vehicles. These vehicles were produced with c-pillar trim cover clips that do not provide adequate retention. In the event of a deployment of the rear pyrotechnic safety belt, the c-pillar trim cover may become detached from the sheet metal due to low retention force of the trim clip. |
Consequence summary | The detached trim cover could pose a risk of personal injury for vehicle front seat occupants. |
Corrective action | Dealers will install an improved clip on the affected vehicles. The recall began on march 7, 2008. Owners may contact vw/audi at 1-800-822-2834. |
Recall notes | Vw/audi recall no. 70d1/jx. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236, (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www. Safercar. Gov. |