2015 VW JETTA RECALL - #14V670000
RECALL FOR SEATS
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Volkswagen Jetta and Passat vehicles manufactured September 23, 2014, to October 9, 2014, and equipped with manual front seatback recliners. In the affected vehicles, the seatback recliner retaining bracket may not engage correctly, resulting in unexpected movement of the seatback.
Information provided by the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2015 VW JETTA |
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| Manufacturer |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
9/30/2014 - 10/1/2014 |
| Recalled on |
10/24/2014 |
| Influenced by |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
11/19/2014 |
| # Affected |
393 |
| Recalled for |
SEATS |
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| Description |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Volkswagen Jetta and Passat vehicles manufactured September 23, 2014, to October 9, 2014, and equipped with manual front seatback recliners. In the affected vehicles, the seatback recliner retaining bracket may not engage correctly, resulting in unexpected movement of the seatback. |
| Consequences |
Unexpected movement of the driver's seatback may distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the assembly of the seatback recliner retaining bracket, correcting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began in October 2014. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 72F1. |
| 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 |
2015 VW JETTA Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, HEADLIGHTS
2015 VW JETTA Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM, FUEL RAIL
2015 VW JETTA Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
2015 VW JETTA Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, POWER ASSIST, VACUUM
2015 VW JETTA Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
2015 VW JETTA Recall for STEERING, COLUMN LOCKING, ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
2015 VW JETTA Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, IGNITION, ANTI-THEFT, CONTROL MODULE
2015 VW JETTA Recall for UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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