VOLKSWAGEN C&C 2016: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Make : VOLKSWAGEN | Model : C&C | Year : 2016 |
Build Dates : 2016-01-12 - 2016-02-03 | ||
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 16V464000 | ||
Date Owner's Notified: 2016-08-22 | Date Received by ODI: 2016-06-24 | Date Added to Database: 2016-06-24 |
Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. | ||
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 58C9 | ||
Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | ||
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 5658 | ||
Summary:
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. "Volkswagen" is recalling certain 2016 CC vehicles manufactured January 12, 2016, to February 3, 2016, Golf R and Tiguan vehicles manufactured November 25, 2015, to January 28, 2016, and e-Golf vehicles manufactured November 25, 2015, to January 11, 2016. Vibrations, such as those created by opening and closing a vehicle door, may cause the rear child door locks to disengage, allowing a child to open a rear door while inside the vehicle. |
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Consequence:
If an unrestrained child unexpectedly opens a door, they may fall from the vehicle increasing their risk of injury. |
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Remedy:
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the child lock"s", free of charge. The recall began on August 22, 2016. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 58C9. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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. |