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VehicleAug 26, 20205,376 affected

Audi / Volkswagen recall: Seats

What is wrong

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen ) is recalling certain 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, Jetta, Jetta GLI and Tiguan and Audi Q5 and SQ5 and 2021 Volkswagen Atlas vehicles. Parts of the front seat frame and backrest adjuster may not have been welded properly.

What could happen

In the event of a rear-end crash, the backrest adjustment could break, possibly reducing the amount of occupant restraint, thus increasing risk of injury.

The fix

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seats, and, as necessary, replace the seatback frames, free of charge. The recall began September 11, 2020. Volkswagen owners may contact their customer service at 1-888-241-2289. Audi owners may contact their customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 72L1, 72K8, and 72K9.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
20V505000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Reported to NHTSA
Aug 26, 2020
Owners notified
Sep 11, 2020
Vehicles or items affected
5,376
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
–
Part
Seats
Maker's own recall number
72L1, 72K8, 72K9

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.

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