What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2020392
- Recall date
- 26 August 2020
- Make
- Volkswagen, Audi
- Models
- Tiguan, SQ5, Atlas Cross Sport, Q5, Jetta, Atlas
- Model years
- 2020 to 2021
- Vehicle class
- SUV
- System
- Seats And Restraints
- Raised as
- Safety Mfr
- Vehicles affected
- 3,115
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
Issue: rnOn certain vehicles, parts of the front seat frame and backrest adjuster may not have been properly welded. As a result, the backrest adjustment could break in a rear-end crash and allow to seat to move. rnrnSafety Risk: rnA seatback that fails could cause an increased risk of injury in a crash. rnrnCorrective Actions: rnThe company will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the driver and passenger front seats. The seatback frames will be replaced, as necessary.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 2020392.