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