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Recall 14V-670

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recalled the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta and 1 other model: Seats.

At a glance

Campaign number
14V-670
Reported
October 24, 2014
Vehicles affected
393 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Volkswagen Jetta and Passat vehicles manufactured September 23, 2014, to October 9, 2014, and equipped with manual front seatback recliners. In the affected vehicles, the seatback recliner retaining bracket may not engage correctly, resulting in unexpected movement of the seatback.

The risk

Unexpected movement of the driver's seatback may distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the assembly of the seatback recliner retaining bracket, correcting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began in October 2014. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-[removed]. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 72F1.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles