Front assembly: reclinerRecall 90V-069 · 1990 Audi Quattro

VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC recall 90V-069 covers 600 1990 Audi Quattro for a front assembly: recliner problem, reported to NHTSA on April 10, 1990.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected6001 model
ReportedApr 10, 1990Owners notified Apr 4, 1990
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 90V069000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

A SECURING CLIP ON THE OUTSIDE OF HINGES OF THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT SEAT BACK MAY NOT BE PROPERLY SEATED DUE TO INTERFERENCE WITH SEAT COVERING MATERIAL.

The risk

AN IMPROPERLY SECURED CLIP COULD CAUSE THE SEAT BACKHINGE TO SEPARATE FROM ITS ANCHOR IN A REAR-END ACCIDENT AND COULD RESULT IN AN INJURY TO OCCUPANT(S).

What to do

The fix

REALIGN SEAT COVERING MATERIAL WHERE INTERFERENCE IS PRESENT.

SYSTEM: SEAT BACK HINGE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Built from February 1, 1989 to September 1, 1989. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.