EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Passenger car Audi “A3” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0468/19
Summary
The locking pin for securing the head restraints may be missing from the central rear seat. In the event of an accident, the central rear head restraint may consequently become detached from the guide rods and lose its supportive and protective effect.
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Product
Passenger car — Audi
- Brand
- Audi
- Name / model
- A3 · Type-approval number: e1 * 2007/46 * 0607 *.. Type: 8V
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Passenger car. Company recall code: 72I8
- Production dates: Vehicles produced between April and June 2018 are affected.
What is the risk?
- The locking pin for securing the head restraints may be missing from the central rear seat. In the event of an accident, the central rear head restraint may consequently become detached from the guide rods and lose its supportive and protective effect.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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