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Volkswagen 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.

NHTSA campaign 16V-464 · Reported June 24, 2016 · 5,658 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Volkswagen CC, Golf R, Tiguan and e-Golf
VEHICLES AFFECTED
5,658
REMEDY
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the child lock(s), free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported a problem with the latches/locks/linkages. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

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.

WHY IT MATTERS

If an unrestrained child unexpectedly opens a door, they may fall from the vehicle increasing their risk of injury.

WHAT TO DO

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the child lock(s), free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 16V-464.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2016Volkswagen CC
2016Volkswagen Golf R
2016Volkswagen Tiguan
2016Volkswagen e-Golf

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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