Component
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Manufacturer
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
What Happened
Your vehicle has a potential problem with the roof and pillars. The clips that hold the trim cover in place may not be strong enough, which could cause it to come loose in a rear seatbelt deployment.
Risk if Unfixed
If the trim cover comes loose, it could cause injury to people in the front seats.
Free Fix
You'll get a free fix at the dealership, where they'll install a stronger clip to keep the trim cover securely in place.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THE DETACHED TRIM COVER COULD POSE A RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY FOR VEHICLE FRONT SEAT OCCUPANTS.
Original — Remedy
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.
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