NHTSA Recall 17V287000
NHTSA Campaign Id 17V287000; Date: Apr. 28, 2017
If the seat occupant's head is inadequately restrained in the event of a crash, they have an increased risk of injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2016 Volkswagen CC; 2017 Volkswagen CC
Component: Seats:front Assembly:head Restraint
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 23
Recall Summary:
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. "
How to Fix:
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front seat head restraints, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 72g5.
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: Jun 26, 2017
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