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An official DVSA notice concerns VW - Front seat backrest may collapse in a collision. Front seat backrest may collapse in a collision Published 2017-01-27.
What to do now
On affected vehicles check frames and if necessary replace affected components.
Units affected
1,706
Recall number
R-2016-272
Official notice
2017-01-27
The hazard
The hazard
Front seat backrest may collapse in a collision
How to check if you're affected
How to check if you're affected
Compare the VIN on your vehicle against the official list. If your VIN is listed, follow the official notice.
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Where it was sold
The source does not list specific retailers. See the official notice for where affected products were sold.
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Company & contacts
Company & contacts
Brand: VW. Contact: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).
Source & status
Source & status
Recall details
Recall details
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Documents, notices & source
See the official notice and source documents for full details.
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