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September 23, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V579000
Improperly Torqued Third Row Seat Belt Anchor Bolt
Improperly torqued bolts may prevent the third row seat belt from performing as designed in a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the occupant.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V579
Manufacturer Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Components SEAT BELTS, Tether, Lower Anchor (on car seat or vehicle)
Potential Number of Units Affected 5
Summary
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020 Tiguan LWB vehicles. The third row seat belt anchor bolts may not have been properly torqued.
Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners and will repurchase the vehicles. Owners are advised: No one should occupy the third row seat due to the safety risk. The recall began October 7, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen number for this recall is 69BA.
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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