NHTSA Recall # | 153428 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 20V724000 |
MFG Compaign # | 69BH |
Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Supplier | VOLKSWAGEN |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | TIGUAN |
Model Year | 2018 |
Component | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING |
Date of notification | 06/12/23 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 06/12/23 |
End date of manufacturing | 06/12/23 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | ODI |
Report received | 20/11/20 |
Report created | 23/11/20 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 10835 |
Defect summary | Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 tiguan lwb vehicles. In the event of a crash, one or both of the front seat belt's webbing may tear. |
Consequence summary | A torn seat belt may not adequately restrain the seat occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury. |
Corrective action | Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seat belts and replace them as necessary, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed january 19, 2021. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available in may 2021. Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69bh. |
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). |