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20V-579

Sep 23

Volkswagen

Third row seat belt anchor bolts may not have been properly torqued

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Part replacement

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Brakes

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Part replacement

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Brakes

Not stated

Campaign 20V-579

Third row seat belt anchor bolts may not have been properly torqued

Manufacturer: Volkswagen
Filed: September 23, 2020
Component: Seat belts
Vehicles affected: 6
Remedy: Refund or buyback
Recall type: Vehicle

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

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.

Remedy

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.

Affected models

Volkswagen Tiguan 2020

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