Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2023 Audi S3
— Recall Campaign #22V901000
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 Audi S3, RS3, and A3 vehicles. The Safety Certification label on the B-pillar is missing weight capacity information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 297 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
22V901000
| Manufacturer: | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | December 07, 2022 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 22V901000 |
| Units affected: | 297 |
- Description:
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 Audi S3, RS3, and A3 vehicles. The Safety Certification label on the B-pillar is missing weight capacity information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
- Consequeces:
- Missing weight information may result in unintentional overloading of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- Audi dealers will install an overlay label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 27, 2023. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 50ZZ.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.