NHTSA Recall 20V505000
NHTSA Campaign Id 20V505000; Date: Aug. 26, 2020
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2020 Audi Q5; 2020 Audi SQ5; 2021 Volkswagen Atlas; 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport; 2020 Volkswagen Jetta; 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan
Component: Seats
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 4,854
Recall Summary:
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. the front seat backrest frame may not have been welded properly.
How to Fix:
volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seats, and, as necessary, replace the seatback frames, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin october 25, 2020. volkswagen owners may contact their customer service at 1-888-241-2289. audi owners may contact their customer service at 1-800-822-2834. volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 72l1, 72k8, and 72k9.
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.
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