Recall Details For: 2016 VOLKSWAGEN E-GOLF
NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER - 16V464000
- RUNNING SEQUENCE NUMBER: 107730
- NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER:16V464000
- VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT MAKE: VOLKSWAGEN
- VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT MODEL: E-GOLF
- MODEL YEAR: 2016
- MFR CAMPAIGN NUMBER : 58C9
- COMPONENT DESCRIPTION: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- MANUFACTURER THAT FILED DEFECT/NONCOMPLIANCE REPORT: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- BEGIN DATE OF MANUFACTURING: 20151125
- END DATE OF MANUFACTURING: 20160111
- VEHICLE, EQUIPMENT OR TIRE REPORT: V
- POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 5658
- DATE OWNER NOTIFIED BY MFR: 20160822
- RECALL INITIATOR (MFR/OVSC/ODI): MFR
- MANUFACTURERS OF RECALLED VEHICLES/PRODUCTS: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- REPORT RECEIVED DATE: 20160624
- RECORD CREATION DATE: 20160624
- REGULATION PART NUMBER:
- FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NUMBER:
DEFECT SUMMARY: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016 CC vehicles manufactured January 12, 2016, to February 3, 2016, Golf R and Tiguan vehicles manufactured November 25, 2015, to January 28, 2016, and e-Golf vehicles manufactured November 25, 2015, to January 11, 2016. Vibrations, such as those created by opening and closing a vehicle door, may cause the rear child door locks to disengage, allowing a child to open a rear door while inside the vehicle.
CONSEQUENCE SUMMARY: If an unrestrained child unexpectedly opens a door, they may fall from the vehicle increasing their risk of injury.
CORRECTIVE SUMMARY: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the child lock(s), free of charge. The recall began on August 22, 2016. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 58C9.
RECALL 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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