Component
CHILD SEAT:VEHICLE LATCH ANCHOR
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
Your 2022 Audi A3 or S3 Sedan has a small issue with the child seat anchorings. The labels on these anchors are incorrectly marked, which could make it harder to properly install a child seat.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're not sure how to secure your child's seat correctly, it might not be as safe as it should be in a crash, which could lead to injury.
Free Fix
Audi will replace the incorrect labels for free, so your car is safe and secure. You can contact them at 1-800-253-2834 or check your mail for a notification letter with the recall number 72M7.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022 A3 Sedan and S3 Sedan vehicles. The child seat anchorage fitting sleeves are incorrectly marked with a different symbol than the one described in the owner's manual. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An incorrectly marked child restraint anchorage may cause confusion during child seat installation, resulting in a child seat being improperly secured and increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace all four fitting sleeves, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May24, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 72M7.
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