VOLKSWAGEN CC 2016: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V287000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VOLKSWAGEN | CC | 2016 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2017-06-26 | 2017-04-28 | 2017-05-02 |
Production Dates: 2015-11-18 - 2016-06-03
Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 72G5
Component: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 23
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 202
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. "Volkswagen" is recalling certain 2016-2017 CC vehicles. Incorrect front seat head restraints "rests" may have been installed, possibly resulting in the seat occupant's head being inadequately restrained in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" number 202a, "Head Restraints."
If the seat occupant's head is inadequately restrained in the event of a crash, they have an increased risk of injury.
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front seat head restraints, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 72G5.
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.
