Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #16V464000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V464000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Affecting 2016 cc vehicles manufactured january 12, 2016, to february 3, 2016, golf r and tiguan vehicles manufactured november 25, 2015, to january 28, 2016, and e-golf vehicles manufactured november 25, 2015, to january 11, 2016 Includes 5,658 affected units, Rear Child Locks May Disengage, component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2016 cc vehicles manufactured january 12, 2016, to february 3, 2016, golf r and tiguan vehicles manufactured november 25, 2015, to january 28, 2016, and e-golf vehicles manufactured november 25, 2015, to january 11, 2016
Defect Summary
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016 cc vehicles manufactured january 12, 2016, to february 3, 2016, golf r and tiguan vehicles manufactured november 25, 2015, to january 28, 2016, and e-golf vehicles manufactured november 25, 2015, to january 11, 2016. vibrations, such as those created by opening and closing a vehicle door, may cause the rear child door locks to disengage, allowing a child to open a rear door while inside the vehicle.
Corrective Action
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the child lock(s), free of charge. the recall began on august 22, 2016. owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. volkswagen's number for this recall is 58c9.