NHTSA recall 21V-038: Seats

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Reported February 1, 2021 · 2 affected model years

Seats recall

21V-038
February 1, 2021 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan Long Wheelbase and Jetta vehicles. Bolts may be missing from the front seat tracks.
Safety risk
The seat can move front and back without restriction if bolts are missing, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seat tracks and, as necessary, install the bolts, free of charge. The recall began February 18, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 72L6.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number21V038000
ManufacturerVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Report dateFebruary 1, 2021
ComponentSeats
Fixed over the airNo

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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Affected vehicles

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