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NHTSARecalled Oct 24, 2014 · #14V670000

Possible Movement of Seatback

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Description

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Volkswagen Jetta and Passat vehicles manufactured September 23, 2014, to October 9, 2014, and equipped with manual front seatback recliners. In the affected vehicles, the seatback recliner retaining bracket may not engage correctly, resulting in unexpected movement of the seatback. Unexpected movement of the driver's seatback may distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.

Product details

Product
  • Possible Movement of Seatback
  • 2015 Volkswagen Jetta and Passat
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Model numbers
2015 Volkswagen
UPCs

What you should do

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the assembly of the seatback recliner retaining bracket, correcting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began in October 2014. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 72F1.

View the official CPSC notice