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Volkswagen - Incorrect seat width on rear bench fmvss 208
Official notice
15 May 2025
Last checked
15 May 2025
An official NHTSA notice concerns Volkswagen - Incorrect seat width on rear bench fmvss 208. In the event that more than two passengers sit in the rear bench seat, there would not be enough seat belts, increasing the risk of injury during a crash. Published 2025-05-15.
What to do now
Dealers will install trim to adjust the width of the third-row rear seats, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed june 20, 2025. Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 72lc.
Units affected
5,644
Recall number
72LC
Official notice
2025-05-15
The hazard
The hazard
In the event that more than two passengers sit in the rear bench seat, there would not be enough seat belts, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
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Brand: Volkswagen. Contact: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc..
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