Recall Details For: 2017 VOLKSWAGEN CC
NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER - 17V287000
- RUNNING SEQUENCE NUMBER: 124390
- NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER:17V287000
- VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT MAKE: VOLKSWAGEN
- VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT MODEL: CC
- MODEL YEAR: 2017
- MFR CAMPAIGN NUMBER : 72G5
- COMPONENT DESCRIPTION: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
- MANUFACTURER THAT FILED DEFECT/NONCOMPLIANCE REPORT: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- BEGIN DATE OF MANUFACTURING: 20151118
- END DATE OF MANUFACTURING: 20160603
- VEHICLE, EQUIPMENT OR TIRE REPORT: V
- POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 23
- DATE OWNER NOTIFIED BY MFR: 20170626
- RECALL INITIATOR (MFR/OVSC/ODI): MFR
- MANUFACTURERS OF RECALLED VEHICLES/PRODUCTS: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- REPORT RECEIVED DATE: 20170428
- RECORD CREATION DATE: 20170502
- REGULATION PART NUMBER:
- FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NUMBER: 202
DEFECT SUMMARY: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016-2017 CC vehicles. Incorrect front seat head restraints (rests) may have been installed, possibly resulting in the seat occupant's head being inadequately restrained in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 202a, "Head Restraints."
CONSEQUENCE SUMMARY: If the seat occupant's head is inadequately restrained in the event of a crash, they have an increased risk of injury.
CORRECTIVE SUMMARY: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front seat head restraints, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 72G5.
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.
UNIQUE COMPONENT NUMBER: 000069346002417717000000320
