NHTSA Recall # | 148888 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 20V579000 |
MFG Compaign # | 69BA |
Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Supplier | VOLKSWAGEN |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | TIGUAN |
Model Year | 2020 |
Component | SEAT BELTS |
Date of notification | 07/10/20 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 17/09/24 |
End date of manufacturing | 17/09/24 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 23/09/20 |
Report created | 24/09/20 |
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FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 6 |
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. |
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). |