NHTSA Recall # | 107731 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 16V464000 |
MFG Compaign # | 58C9 |
Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Supplier | VOLKSWAGEN |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | TIGUAN |
Model Year | 2016 |
Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES |
Date of notification | 22/08/16 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 25/11/15 |
End date of manufacturing | 28/01/16 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 24/06/16 |
Report created | 24/06/16 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 5658 |
Defect summary | Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016 cc vehicles manufactured january 12, 2016, to february 3, 2016, golf r and tiguan vehicles manufactured november 25, 2015, to january 28, 2016, and e-golf vehicles manufactured november 25, 2015, to january 11, 2016. Vibrations, such as those created by opening and closing a vehicle door, may cause the rear child door locks to disengage, allowing a child to open a rear door while inside the vehicle. |
Consequence summary | If an unrestrained child unexpectedly opens a door, they may fall from the vehicle increasing their risk of injury. |
Corrective action | Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the child lock(s), free of charge. The recall began on august 22, 2016. Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 58c9. |
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). |