2016 Volkswagen CC & 2016 Volkswagen E-Golf + 2 more recall: door latches & locks
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
💥 The risk
If an unrestrained child unexpectedly opens a door, they may fall from the vehicle increasing their risk of injury.
🔧 The fix
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.
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V464000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 58C9
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 5,658
- Component
- LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Owner phone
- 1-800-893-5298
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Aug 22, 2016
- Built
- Nov 25, 2015 – Jan 28, 2016
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.