VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN 2020: SEAT BELTS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V579000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VOLKSWAGEN | TIGUAN | 2020 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2020-10-07 | 2020-09-23 | 2020-09-24 |
Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 69BA
Component: SEAT BELTS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 6
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. "Volkswagen" is recalling certain 2020 Tiguan LWB vehicles. The third row seat belt anchor bolts may not have been properly torqued.
Improperly torqued bolts may prevent the third row seat belt from performing as designed in a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the occupant.
Volkswagen will notify owners and will repurchase the vehicles. Owners are advised: No one should occupy the third row seat due to the safety risk. The recall began October 7, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen number for this recall is 69BA.
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.
