Volkswagen Tiguan: Webbing

Date

Nov. 20, 2020

Filed by

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Vehicles

Volkswagen Tiguan (2018)

Component

Seat Belts › Front › Webbing

Description of the defect

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Tiguan LWB vehicles. In the event of a crash, one or both of the front seat belt's webbing may tear.

Potentially affected

10835

What can happen

A torn seat belt may not adequately restrain the seat occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

Remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seat belts and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 13, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69BH.

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.

Owner notification date

April 13, 2021

Manufacturer campaign number

69BH

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

ODI

Manufacturer's component

Seat Belt, Driver · Seat Belt, Driver · 5NN-857-705 RAA; Seat Belt, Front Passenger · Seat Belt, Front Passenger · 5NN-857-706 RAA or 5NN-857-706-B RAA

Recall number

20V724000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.