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Volkswagen Recall 72L1, 72K8, 72K9: Front Seat Backrest Frame Not Welded Properly
2020 Volkswagen Tiguan
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.
Seats
- Summary
- 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.
- Actions
- 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.
- Documents (28)
- Recall 573 Report-Amendment 3
- Recall 573 Report-Amendment 2
- Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2021-1
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: September 22, 2020 IMPORTANT! Revision to Safety Recalls 72K8 & 72K9 / Front Seat Backrest Frame Welds
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - 72K8_72K9 VW Dealer Launch Notice
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Audi Date: September 22, 2020 IMPORTANT! Revision to Safety Recall 72L1 / Front Seat Backrest Frame Welds
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - 72K8_ VW Customer
- ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - 72K8_ VW Customer PRI
- ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - 72K9_VW Customer PRI
- ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - 72L1_Audi Customer
- ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - 72L1_Audi Customer PRI
- ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - 72K9_VW Customer
- Recall 573 Report-Amendment 1
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Recall 573 Report
- Recall Acknowledgement
- Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2021-2
- ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - 72K8_ VW Customer
- Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2020-3
- Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2020-4
- Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2021-3
- Recall Quarterly Report #6, 2021-4
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