Vw Tiguan: Lever For Seat Height Adjustment

VW Tiguan Recall Summary Volkswagen is recalling 337 Tiguan vehicles due to faulty protective felt on the seat height adjustment lever. In a front crash, this defect could cause the seat belt to tear, reducing its ability to protect occupants. The manufacturer is replacing the protective felt on affected vehicles.

Recalling firm

VW

Product

Vehicles: VW TIGUAN. Units affected: 337

Reason

Volkswagen AG has established that on VW Tiguan vehicles of a limited production period there is the possibility that because of a faulty protective felt in the event of a front crash a tear in the seat belt on the front seats could occur. In the event of an accident the seat belt could get caught in the side lever for seat height adjustment. The faulty protective felt on the lever for the seat height adjustment can cause the seat belt to tear in the event of a front crash. A torn seat belt increases the risk of severe or deadly injuries in the event of accidents. Remedy: For safety...

Classification

Class I

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United Kingdom

Agency

UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall date

2024-12-19

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/80003b9d-1403-4c46-bee7-bfc564955e74