Vw Passat: Head Restraint May Be Insecure

Volkswagen is recalling 8,643 Passat, Golf, and Touran vehicles from a limited production period because a burr on the head restraint locking bar may prevent the head restraints from being properly secured. The left head restraint guide on both front seats will need to be replaced on affected vehicles. This recall applies to vehicles distributed in the United Kingdom.

Recalling firm

VW

Product

Vehicles: VW PASSAT, VW GOLF, VW TOURAN. Units affected: 8,643

Reason

On a limited production period a burr may have developed on the locking bar of the head restraint guide. Remedy: On affected vehicles the left head restraint guide on both front seats must be replaced.

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United Kingdom

Agency

UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall date

2018-05-11

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/e9f68c22-1bdc-4501-bd3c-4981b07472eb