NHTSA recall 14V670000
Seats · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Details
What's 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.
Why it matters: 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.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2015 Volkswagen Jetta, 2015 Volkswagen Passat.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 14V670000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.