NHTSA recall 20V-579 (20V579000)
seat belts recall reported September 23, 2020 - about 6 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 20V579000
- Also written as
- 20V-579
- Manufacturer number
- 69BA
- Reported
- September 23, 2020
- Vehicles affected
- ~6
- Component
- seat belts
What is being recalled
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020 Tiguan LWB vehicles. The third row seat belt anchor bolts may not have been properly torqued.
Why it is dangerous
Improperly torqued bolts may prevent the third row seat belt from performing as designed in a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the occupant.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Volkswagen will notify owners and will repurchase the vehicles. Owners are advised: No one should occupy the third row seat due to the safety risk. The recall began October 7, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen number for this recall is 69BA.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 20V-579 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.