NHTSA recall record

Volkswagen Group of seats recall — NHTSA campaign 21V038000

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan Long Wheelbase and Jetta vehicles. Bolts may be missing from…

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21V038000official record ID
Feb 1, 2021report date

Recall record at a glance

Official record21V038000
CategoryVehicle Recalls
Recalling firmVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
ComponentSEATS
Report dateFeb 1, 2021
LocationUnited States

What the recall covers

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.

Potential consequence

The seat can move front and back without restriction if bolts are missing, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy described by NHTSA

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.

Vehicle pages currently linked in our database

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Additional NHTSA notes

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.

What to do next

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