Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #14V670000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V670000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Affecting model year 2015 volkswagen jetta and passat vehicles manufactured september 23, 2014, to october 9, 2014, and equipped with manual front seatback recliners Includes 393 affected units, Possible Movement of Seatback, component: SEATS, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2015 volkswagen jetta and passat vehicles manufactured september 23, 2014, to october 9, 2014, and equipped with manual front seatback recliners
Defect 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.
Corrective Action
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.