4 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SEAT BELTS
Posted on: 2020-09-24
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020 tiguan lwb vehicles. The third row seat belt anchor bolts may not have been properly torqued.
Consequence
Improperly torqued bolts may prevent the third row seat belt from performing as designed in a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the occupant.
Corrective Action
Volkswagen will notify owners and will repurchase the vehicles. Owners are advised: no one should occupy the third row seat due to the safety risk. The recall began october 7, 2020. Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen number for this recall is 69ba.
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 - SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
Posted on: 2020-09-24
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020 tiguan lwb vehicles. The third row seat belt anchor bolts may not have been properly torqued.
Consequence
Improperly torqued bolts may prevent the third row seat belt from performing as designed in a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the occupant.
Corrective Action
Volkswagen will notify owners and will repurchase the vehicles. Owners are advised: no one should occupy the third row seat due to the safety risk. The recall began october 7, 2020. Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen number for this recall is 69ba.
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 - Tether, Lower Anchor (on Car Seat Or Vehicle)
Posted on: 2020-09-24
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020 tiguan lwb vehicles. The third row seat belt anchor bolts may not have been properly torqued.
Consequence
Improperly torqued bolts may prevent the third row seat belt from performing as designed in a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the occupant.
Corrective Action
Volkswagen will notify owners and will repurchase the vehicles. Owners are advised: no one should occupy the third row seat due to the safety risk. The recall began october 7, 2020. Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen number for this recall is 69ba.
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 - SEATS
Posted on: 2020-08-27
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen ) is recalling certain 2020 volkswagen atlas cross sport, jetta, jetta gli and tiguan and audi q5 and sq5 and 2021 volkswagen atlas vehicles. Parts of the front seat frame and backrest adjuster may not have been welded properly.
Consequence
In the event of a rear-end crash, the backrest adjustment could break, possibly reducing the amount of occupant restraint, thus increasing risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seats, and, as necessary, replace the seatback frames, free of charge. The recall began september 11, 2020. Volkswagen owners may contact their customer service at 1-888-241-2289. Audi owners may contact their customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 72l1, 72k8, and 72k9.
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.