A6921722063398_2

69 Seat belt is hard to latch in the belt buckle
69 21 72 2063398/2 October 12, 2021. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 69 number 21-66 dated
May 18, 2021 for reasons listed below.
Model(s)
Year
VIN Range
Vehicle-Specific Equipment
All
2018 - 2023
All
Not Applicable
Condition
REVISION HISTORY
Revision
Date
Purpose
2
-
Revised header (Added Model Year 2023 and corrected an Elsa display
issue)
1
05/18/2021
Initial publication
Customer states:
 The seat belt is hard to latch or cannot be latched in the belt buckle.
Workshop findings:
 The customer concern can be confirmed/duplicated.
Technical Background
Most belt buckles analyzed for this concern show evidence of outside influence. Foreign objects, traces of sticky
fluids, and damage caused by third parties have been identified.
Foreign objects, sticky fluids, and damage can prevent the belt buckle from latching properly. As a result, the seat
belt is hard to latch or cannot be latched in the belt buckle.
Production Solution
Not applicable.
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Service
1. Check for foreign objects and/or traces of fluid spills inside the belt buckle.
2. Check for mechanical damage to the belt buckle caused by outside influence such as a seat belt adapter
(dummy clip).
Claims for replaced parts will not be reimbursed.
Warranty
This damage is due to outside influence and is not covered by any Audi Warranty.
Additional Information
All part and service references provided in this TSB (2063398) are subject to change and/or removal. Always
check with your Parts Department and/or ETKA for the latest information and parts bulletins. Please check the
Repair Manual for fasteners, bolts, nuts, and screws that require replacement during the repair.
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transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, nor may
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