NHTSA Recall 14V670000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V670000; Date: Oct. 24, 2014
Unexpected movement of the driver's seatback may distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2015 Volkswagen Jetta; 2015 Volkswagen Passat
Component: Seats
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 393
Recall Summary:
Volkswagen group of America, inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Volkswagen jetta and passat vehicles manufactured September 23, 2014, to October 9, 2014, and equipped with manual front seatback recliners. In the affected vehicles, the seatback recliner retaining bracket may not engage correctly, resulting in unexpected movement of the seatback.
How to Fix:
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the assembly of the seatback recliner retaining bracket, correcting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began in October 2014. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 72f1.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 19, 2014
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