Volkswagen CC (2016-2017): Seats
Recall 17V287000 · Apr 28, 2017 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
23
vehicles affected
23
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17V287000
- Date
- Apr 28, 2017
- Maker
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Units affected
- 23
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Seats > Front assembly > Head restraint
- Model years
- 2016-2017
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016-2017 CC vehicles. Incorrect front seat head restraints (rests) may have been installed, possibly resulting in the seat occupant's head being inadequately restrained in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 202a, "Head Restraints."
What can happen
If the seat occupant's head is inadequately restrained in the event of a crash, they have an increased risk of injury.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front seat head restraints, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 72G5.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 2 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen | CC | 2016-2017 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 17V287000?
1 model: Volkswagen CC (2016-2017), about 23 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 17V287000?
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front seat head restraints, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 72G5.
What can happen?
If the seat occupant's head is inadequately restrained in the event of a crash, they have an increased risk of injury.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.