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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 09V097📅 Mar 24, 2009

2009 Volkswagen CC recall: seat belt

⚠️ What's wrong

Volkswagen is recalling approximately 5,000 my 2009 CC vehicles. Some affected vehicles may have an incorrectly routed right front passenger seat belt buckle wiring harness, creating the potential for wires to become damaged when the seat is moved fully up or down or back and forth. If this wiring damage occurs, the airbag control module will switch to a fallback algorithm and deactivate the passenger's frontal air bag.

💥 The risk

In the event of a crash, the passenger's frontal airbag will not deploy and will not be able to properly protect an occupant, increasing the risk of injuries.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will inspect and adjust the routing of the right front passenger seat belt wiring harness. If a damaged wiring harness is found, the harness will be replaced free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during april 2009. Owners may contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
09V097000
Manufacturer recall #
69H3/S3
Manufacturer
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
Vehicles affected
5,000
Component
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Owner phone
1-800-822-8987
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Apr 8, 2009
Built
May 5, 2008 – Nov 4, 2008
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Volkswagen recall no. 69H3/S3.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 09V097 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 09V097?

2009 Volkswagen CC. 5,000 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Volkswagen dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-822-8987.