NHTSA Recall # | 150511 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 20V716000 |
MFG Compaign # | 91BB / 91BC |
Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Supplier | VOLKSWAGEN |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | GOLF |
Model Year | 2021 |
Component | BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA |
Date of notification | 11/12/20 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 13/09/24 |
End date of manufacturing | 13/09/24 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 18/11/20 |
Report created | 19/11/20 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | 111 |
Estimated number of affected units | 32048 |
Defect summary | Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 atlas cross sport, tiguan lwb, jetta nf, jetta gli, golf gti, atlas fl and arteon vehicles. The rear view camera could malfunction during an ignition cycle, leading to a black screen or infotainment system freeze. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 111, "rear visibility." |
Consequence summary | A black or frozen rear view image reduces the driver's visibility when reversing, increasing the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the infotainment system software, free of charge. The recall began december 11, 2020. Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91bb/91bc. |
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). |