NHTSA Campaign 21V038000
SEATS
NHTSA campaign 21V038000 covers 2 year-make-model versions listed here and concerns the seats. The repair is free.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc filed the report for 21V038000 with NHTSA on February 1, 2021; the manufacturer initiated the recall.
For 21V038000, NHTSA lists up to 57 potentially affected vehicles.
Owner notification letters for 21V038000 were scheduled from February 18, 2021, 17 days after the report.
21V038000 covers 2 models from Volkswagen, model years 2021.
By potentially affected vehicles, 21V038000 ranks 234 of 280 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc recalls on this site.
Besides 21V038000, Volkswagen Group of America, Inc has 7 other recalls on the seats on this site; the one before 21V038000 was 20V644000, reported on October 19, 2020.
What this recall covers
- The defect
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan Long Wheelbase and Jetta vehicles. Bolts may be missing from the front seat tracks.
- The risk
- The seat can move front and back without restriction if bolts are missing, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- The fix
- Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seat tracks and, as necessary, install the bolts, free of charge. The recall began February 18, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 72L6.
Reported February 1, 2021
Vehicles covered by 21V038000 (2)
Volkswagen (2)
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 21V038000, not that your own vehicle does: a campaign covers a range of VINs. A VIN check on NHTSA's lookup shows whether it is.
Newest record on this page: February 1, 2021. Data: NHTSA recall and owner-complaint files. How these figures are counted