The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·14V670000·Announced 2014-10-24

Volkswagen Recalls 2015 Jetta and Passat for Seatback Recliner Defect

Volkswagen is recalling 2015 Jetta and Passat vehicles because a seatback recliner bracket may not engage correctly, causing unexpected movement that could distract the driver.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (seatback recliner) that increases the risk of a crash due to driver distraction, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2015 Volkswagen Jetta and Passat vehicles manufactured between September 23, 2014, and October 9, 2014. The recall applies to vehicles equipped with manual front seatback recliners. In these vehicles, the seatback recliner retaining bracket may not engage correctly, which can result in unexpected movement of the seatback.

The defect poses a safety risk because unexpected movement of the driver's seatback may distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash. The recall began in October 2014. Dealers will inspect the assembly of the seatback recliner retaining bracket and correct it as necessary, free of charge.

Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 for more information. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 72F1. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT, JETTA
Brand
VOLKSWAGEN
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Seat Assembly
Hazard
Affected units
393

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • PASSAT
  • JETTA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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