Head restraint guide retaining spring may be faulty recall
Recall affects Volkswagen PASSAT
Reason for recall: On Passat vehicles of a limited production period the retaining spring of the head restraint guide may be faulty because of a production problem. Because of a faulty retaining spring in an accident the head restraint may not be sufficiently secured in the guide and can come off the backrest. In the event of an accident the head restraint will come off the backrest increasing the risk of injury.
When was it announced?
Aug 7, 2018
What action are Volkswagen taking?
On the affected vehicles the left head restraint guides on both front seats have to be replaced.
Does this affect your Passat?
This issue affects PASSAT, this particular recall is for the Passat.