Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #20V505000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 20V505000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Affecting 2020 volkswagen atlas cross sport, jetta, jetta gli and tiguan and audi q5 and sq5 and 2021 volkswagen atlas vehicles Includes 5,376 affected units, Front Seat Backrest Frame Not Welded Properly, component: SEATS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2020 volkswagen atlas cross sport, jetta, jetta gli and tiguan and audi q5 and sq5 and 2021 volkswagen atlas vehicles

Defect 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. parts of the front seat frame and backrest adjuster may not have been welded properly.

Corrective Action

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seats, and, as necessary, replace the seatback frames, free of charge. the recall began september 11, 2020. volkswagen owners may contact their customer service at 1-888-241-2289. audi owners may contact their customer service at 1-800-893-5298. volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 72l1, 72k8, and 72k9.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 20V505000
Report Received Date: 2020-08-26T00:00:00
Subject: Front seat backrest frame not welded properly
Component: Seats
Potentially Affected Units: 5,376

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 72L1, 72K8, 72K9
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect 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. parts of the front seat frame and backrest adjuster may not have been welded properly.
Consequence Summary: 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.
Corrective Action: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seats, and, as necessary, replace the seatback frames, free of charge. the recall began september 11, 2020. volkswagen owners may contact their customer service at 1-888-241-2289. audi owners may contact their customer service at 1-800-893-5298. volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 72l1, 72k8, and 72k9.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 97.84

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NHTSA ID: 20V505000
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Created At: 1742808662
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