SeatsRecall 14V-670 · Volkswagen vehicles
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recall 14V-670 covers 393 Volkswagen vehicles for a seats problem, reported to NHTSA on October 24, 2014. The manufacturer's latest report (2016 Q1) shows 97% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 14V670000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
Unexpected movement of the driver's seatback may distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
97%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from September 23, 2014 to October 9, 2014. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.