2017 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 |
2017 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 |
2017 VW CC Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, DRIVER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2017 VW CC Recall for UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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