2016 VW CC RECALL - #17V287000
RECALL FOR SEATS : FRONT ASSEMBLY : HEAD RESTRAINT
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."
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2016 VW CC |
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| Manufacturer |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
11/18/2015 - 6/3/2016 |
| Recalled on |
5/2/2017 |
| Influenced by |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
6/26/2017 |
| # Affected |
23 |
| Recalled for |
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT |
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| Description |
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." |
| Consequences |
If the seat occupant's head is inadequately restrained in the event of a crash, they have an increased risk of injury. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| 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 |
2016 VW CC Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
2016 VW CC Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, FUEL PUMP
2016 VW CC Recall for UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2016 VW CC Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, DRIVER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2016 VW CC Recall for AIR BAGS, AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
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