2021 VW ARTEON RECALL - #20V716000
RECALL FOR BACK OVER PREVENTION : SENSING SYSTEM : CAMERA
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas Cross Sport, Tiguan LWB, Jetta NF, Jetta GLI, Golf GTI, Atlas FL and Arteon vehicles. The rear view camera could malfunction during an ignition cycle, leading to a black screen or infotainment system freeze. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2021 VW ARTEON |
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| Manufacturer |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
11/19/2020 |
| Influenced by |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
12/11/2020 |
| # Affected |
32,048 |
| Recalled for |
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA |
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| Description |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas Cross Sport, Tiguan LWB, Jetta NF, Jetta GLI, Golf GTI, Atlas FL and Arteon vehicles. The rear view camera could malfunction during an ignition cycle, leading to a black screen or infotainment system freeze. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility." |
| Consequences |
A black or frozen rear view image reduces the driver's visibility when reversing, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the infotainment system software, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91BB/91BC. |
| 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 |
2021 VW ARTEON Recall for TIRES, PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
2021 VW ARTEON Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2021 VW ARTEON Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, CRITICAL FASTENERS
2021 VW ARTEON Recall for BACK OVER PREVENTION, SENSING SYSTEM, CAMERA
2021 VW ARTEON Recall for EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL, INFOTAINMENT, SOFTWARE
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