Volkswagen recall: Seats
What is wrong
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."
What could happen
If the seat occupant's head is inadequately restrained in the event of a crash, they have an increased risk of injury.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Volkswagen Cc 2016–2017
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17V287000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Apr 28, 2017
- Owners notified
- Jun 26, 2017
- Vehicles or items affected
- 23
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Nov 18, 2015 to Jun 3, 2016
- Part
- Seats › Front assembly › Head restraint
- Maker's own recall number
- 72G5
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 202
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Volkswagen recall: Unknown or other May 5, 2021
- Volkswagen recall: Air bags Jul 17, 2019
- Audi / Volkswagen recall: Air bags Jan 11, 2019
- Volkswagen recall: Unknown or other May 16, 2018
- Volkswagen recall: Air bags Mar 6, 2018
- Volkswagen recall: Fuel system, gasoline Aug 16, 2017
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.