Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #20V716000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 20V716000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Affecting 2021 atlas cross sport, tiguan lwb, jetta nf, jetta gli, golf gti, atlas fl and arteon vehicles Includes 32,048 affected units, Black Or Frozen Rear View Camera Image/FMVSS 111, component: BACK OVER PREVENTION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2021 atlas cross sport, tiguan lwb, jetta nf, jetta gli, golf gti, atlas fl and arteon vehicles

Defect Summary

Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 atlas cross sport, tiguan lwb, jetta nf, jetta gli, golf gti, atlas fl and arteon vehicles. the rear view camera could malfunction during an ignition cycle, leading to a black screen or infotainment system freeze. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 111, "rear visibility."

Corrective Action

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the infotainment system software, free of charge. the recall began december 11, 2020. owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. volkswagen's number for this recall is 91bb/91bc.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 20V716000
Report Received Date: 2020-11-18T00:00:00
Subject: Black or frozen rear view camera image/fmvss 111
Component: Back Over Prevention
Potentially Affected Units: 32,048

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 91BB / 91BC
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 atlas cross sport, tiguan lwb, jetta nf, jetta gli, golf gti, atlas fl and arteon vehicles. the rear view camera could malfunction during an ignition cycle, leading to a black screen or infotainment system freeze. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 111, "rear visibility."
Consequence Summary: A black or frozen rear view image reduces the driver's visibility when reversing, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the infotainment system software, free of charge. the recall began december 11, 2020. owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. volkswagen's number for this recall is 91bb/91bc.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 99.69

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NHTSA ID: 20V716000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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