Recalls for your 2016 Volkswagen Cc

Recalls for 2016 Volkswagen Cc

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Sleek Black Volkswagen CC

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Sleek Black Volkswagen CC

Another VW, this one a CC four-door coupe. This B-class Passat-based car is a partial-zero emission vehicle, with a respectable 200 horses from a DOHC inline four. For those who like a little fun in their lives, and a little life in their fun.

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DEFECT #1 - LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES


Posted on: 2016-06-24
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016 cc vehicles manufactured january 12, 2016, to february 3, 2016, golf r and tiguan vehicles manufactured november 25, 2015, to january 28, 2016, and e-golf vehicles manufactured november 25, 2015, to january 11, 2016.  Vibrations, such as those created by opening and closing a vehicle door, may cause the rear child door locks to disengage, allowing a child to open a rear door while inside the vehicle.

Consequence
If an unrestrained child unexpectedly opens a door, they may fall from the vehicle increasing their risk of injury.

Corrective Action
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the child lock(s), free of charge.  The recall began on august 22, 2016.  Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.  Volkswagen's number for this recall is 58c9.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #2 - SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT


Posted on: 2017-05-02
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016-2017 cc vehicles.  Incorrect front seat head restraints (rests) may have been installed, possibly resulting in the seat occupant's head being inadequately restrained in the event of a crash.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 202a, head restraints.  

Consequence
If the seat occupant's head is inadequately restrained in the event of a crash, they have an increased risk of injury.

Corrective Action
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front seat head restraints, free of charge.  The recall is expected to begin in june 2017.  Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.  Volkswagen's number for this recall is 72g5.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.  

DEFECT #3 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP


Posted on: 2017-08-17
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009-2016 volkswagen cc, 2006-2010 passat and passat wagon vehicles.  Interruption of electrical power to the fuel pump control module may cause the fuel pump to fail.

Consequence
If the fuel pump fails, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump control module, free of charge.  Remedy parts are currently unavailable.  Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on october 13, 2017.  Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available.  Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.  Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20ae.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #4 - AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE


Posted on: 2019-07-17
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2016 tiguan and cc vehicles.  The air bag electronic control unit (ecu) may have a defective power supply capacitor that can result in air bag deactivation or inadvertent deployment of the air bags.

Consequence
Deactivated air bags increases the risk of injury.  Inadvertent deployment of the air bags increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install new software and replace the air bag ecu as necessary, free of charge.  The recall began november 25, 2019.  Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69z5.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.