2015 Volkswagen Passat | 2015 Volkswagen Jetta — Seats
Published October 24, 2014 · Recall initiated: October 24, 2014
Summary
NHTSA records recall 14V670000, published October 24, 2014. Recalling firm: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.; 2015 Volkswagen Passat | 2015 Volkswagen Jetta — Seats.
What's the hazard
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.
What to 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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- VOLKSWAGEN
- Model
- PASSAT
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2015 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT | 2015 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2015 Volkswagen Passat | 2015 Volkswagen Jetta — Seats recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 14V670000 on October 24, 2014. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: VOLKSWAGEN. Model: PASSAT.