Vehicle recall 97V115000 · July 22, 1997
Audi A4 and A6
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The rear seat belt retractors may not lock properly when engaged, or not remain locked after being engaged.
- Consequence
- In the event of a crash, an improperly locking seat belt could cause injury to an occupant.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the rear seat belt assembly.
- Notes
- Note:Audi has telephoned all owners involved in this campaign. No further action will be taken on this recall.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 97V115000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 22, 1997
- Filed by
- VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
- Owner notification
- July 15, 1997
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 12
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Seat belts › Rear/other
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
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