Vehicle recall 90V069000 · April 10, 1990
1990 Audi Quattro
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.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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).
- Remedy
- Realign seat covering material where interference is present.
- Notes
- System: seat back hinge.vehicle description: passenger cars.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 90V069000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 10, 1990
- Filed by
- VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
- Owner notification
- April 4, 1990
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 600
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Audi Quattro (1990): 1990
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