Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
VOLKSWAGEN
Model Of Vehicle
ATLAS CROSS SPORT
Year
2020
Recall Campaign Number
20V505000
Component Description
Seats
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
5376
Date Owners Notified
20200911
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20200826
Make Campaign Number
72L1, 72K8, 72K9