NHTSA (USA)High Risk
1997 AUDI A4NHTSA Campaign #97V115000
The official notice
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTORS MAY NOT LOCK PROPERLY WHEN ENGAGED, OR NOT REMAIN LOCKED AFTER BEING ENGAGED.
Safety Risk
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.
Updated June 10, 2026