Recall 14V670000

SEATS

Report Date
20141024
Component
SEATS
Affected Vehicles
2 models

Defect 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.

Safety 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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2015 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
2015 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.