2020 VW JETTA RECALL - #20V505000
RECALL FOR SEATS
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen ) is recalling certain 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, Jetta, Jetta GLI and Tiguan and Audi Q5 and SQ5 and 2021 Volkswagen Atlas vehicles. Parts of the front seat frame and backrest adjuster may not have been welded properly.
Information provided by the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2020 VW JETTA |
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| Manufacturer |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
8/27/2020 |
| Influenced by |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
9/11/2020 |
| # Affected |
5,376 |
| Recalled for |
SEATS |
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| Description |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen ) is recalling certain 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, Jetta, Jetta GLI and Tiguan and Audi Q5 and SQ5 and 2021 Volkswagen Atlas vehicles. Parts of the front seat frame and backrest adjuster may not have been welded properly. |
| Consequences |
In the event of a rear-end crash, the backrest adjustment could break, possibly reducing the amount of occupant restraint, thus increasing risk of injury. |
| Corrective action |
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seats, and, as necessary, replace the seatback frames, free of charge. The recall began September 11, 2020. Volkswagen owners may contact their customer service at 1-888-241-2289. Audi owners may contact their customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 72L1, 72K8, and 72K9. |
| 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. |
| See also |
2020 VW JETTA Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, DISC, CALIPER
2020 VW JETTA Recall for AIR BAGS, AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
2020 VW JETTA Recall for TIRES, PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
2020 VW JETTA Recall for TIRES, PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
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