VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN 2016: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V464000

Production Dates: 2015-11-25 - 2016-01-28

Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 58C9

Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 5658

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

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.

If an unrestrained child unexpectedly opens a door, they may fall from the vehicle increasing their risk of injury.

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.

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.