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Recall 09V-097

VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC recalled the 2009 Volkswagen CC: Seat belts (front, buckle assembly).

At a glance

Campaign number
09V-097
Reported
March 24, 2009
Vehicles affected
5,000 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Volkswagen is recalling approximately 5,000 my 2009 cc vehicles. Some affected vehicles may have an incorrectly routed right front passenger seat belt buckle wiring harness, creating the potential for wires to become damaged when the seat is moved fully up or down or back and forth. If this wiring damage occurs, the airbag control module will switch to a fallback algorithm and deactivate the passenger's frontal air bag.

The risk

In the event of a crash, the passenger's frontal airbag will not deploy and will not be able to properly protect an occupant, increasing the risk of injuries.

The fix

Dealers will inspect and adjust the routing of the right front passenger seat belt wiring harness. If a damaged wiring harness is found, the harness will be replaced free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during april 2009. Owners may contact volkswagen at 1-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Volkswagen recall no. 69h3/s3.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to <a href=[link removed] .

Affected vehicles