Recall Alert: 2009 Volkswagen CC

Volkswagen has issued a recall of 5,750 CC vehicles from the 2009 model year due to a possible malfunction in the seat belt buckle assembly, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

An incorrectly routed wire harness in the right front passenger seat has the potential to become damaged when the seat is moved up and down or forward and backward. This damage could cause the airbag control module to deactivate the front passenger’s airbag. The airbag warning light and the airbag “Off” light may illuminate.

During a crash, the passenger’s front airbag would not deploy, which greatly increases the chance of injury. Dealers will inspect and adjust the routing of the wiring harness, or replace it free of charge.

The CC is off to a good start in the sales department. A recall of any kind isn’t something the company will want to see make Google News.

Owners can contact Volkswagen at 800-822-8987 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236.

Comments

Glad there was a recall. It would be pretty tragic if there was an accident and the defective airbag never deploying.