NHTSA Campaign 14V670000
SEATS
Issued by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Reported Oct 24, 2014 · 393 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Consequence
Unexpected movement of the driver's seatback may distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| VOLKSWAGEN | JETTA | 2015 | 393 |
| VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2015 | 393 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 14V670000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.