What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2021031
- Recall date
- 27 January 2021
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Models
- Jetta, Tiguan
- Model years
- 2020 to 2021
- Vehicle class
- SUV
- System
- Seats And Restraints
- Raised as
- Safety Mfr
- Vehicles affected
- 29
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
Issue: rnOn certain vehicles, the driver's seat frame may not have been properly welded. As a result, the seat frame could fail and move in a crash.rn rnSafety Risk: rnA seat frame that fails could cause an increased risk of injury in a crash. rn rnCorrective Actions: rnVolkswagen will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the driver's seat. The seat frame 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 2021031.