NHTSA Recall 16V464000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V464000; Date: Jun. 24, 2016
If an unrestrained child unexpectedly opens a door, they may fall from the vehicle increasing their risk of injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2016 Volkswagen CC; 2016 Volkswagen E-golf; 2016 Volkswagen Golf R; 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan
Component: Latches/locks/linkage
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 5,658
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
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: Aug 22, 2016
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