Component
SEAT BELTS
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
Your vehicle's third row seat belt anchor bolts may not have been properly tightened, which could affect the seat belt's performance in a crash.
Risk if Unfixed
If the bolts aren't properly tightened, you could be at risk of injury if you're sitting in the third row seat during a crash.
Free Fix
Volkswagen will contact you and repurchase your vehicle. In the meantime, please avoid using the third row seat until the issue is resolved. This service is free, and you can contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298 for more information and the recall number 69BA.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — 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.
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