Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #20V579000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 20V579000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Affecting 2020 tiguan lwb vehicles Includes 6 affected units, Improperly Torqued Third Row Seat Belt Anchor Bolt, component: SEAT BELTS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2020 tiguan lwb vehicles

Defect Summary

Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020 tiguan lwb vehicles. the third row seat belt anchor bolts may not have been properly torqued.

Corrective Action

Volkswagen will notify owners and will repurchase the vehicles. Owners are advised: no one should occupy the third row seat due to the safety risk. The recall began october 7, 2020. Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen number for this recall is 69ba.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 20V579000
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2020-09-23T00:00:00
Subject: Improperly torqued third row seat belt anchor bolt
Component: Seat Belts
Potentially Affected Units: 6

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 69BA
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020 tiguan lwb vehicles. the third row seat belt anchor bolts may not have been properly torqued.
Consequence Summary: Improperly torqued bolts may prevent the third row seat belt from performing as designed in a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the occupant.
Corrective Action: Volkswagen will notify owners and will repurchase the vehicles. Owners are advised: no one should occupy the third row seat due to the safety risk. The recall began october 7, 2020. Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen number for this recall is 69ba.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 66.67

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SID: row-fdpa~6i5f~vf3u
NHTSA ID: 20V579000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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