Category: Recalls

September 2, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V533000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Folded Wrong/FMVSS 208 An incorrectly folded air bag can deploy with too much force, increasing the risk of injury.   NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V533 Manufacturer Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Components AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected 1,829   Summary Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020 Passat vehicles. The …

August 26, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V505000 Front Seat Backrest Frame Not Welded Properly In the event of a rear-end crash, the backrest adjustment could break, possibly reducing the amount of occupant restraint, thus increasing risk of injury.   NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V505 Manufacturer Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Components SEATS Potential Number of Units Affected 4,854   Summary Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen …

August 26, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V504000 Driver’s Side Headlight Aimed Too Low/FMVSS 108 A headlight aimed incorrectly aimed reduces the driver’s visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.   NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V504 Manufacturer Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Components EXTERIOR LIGHTING Potential Number of Units Affected 11   Summary Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020 Atlas Cross Sports and …

August 20, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20E057000 Insufficiently Crimped Brake Master Cylinder If the piston pops out of the master cylinder housing, a complete loss of braking or unintended brake application can occur, increasing the risk of a crash. Owners may initially notice brake fluid leaking onto the vacuum booster, or a change in brake pedal travel and feel.   NHTSA …