Volkswagen · Passat

The head restraint guide retaining spring is defective. As a consequence, the headrest is not properly anchored to the seat's back and it may detach in case of an accident, leading to injuries.

Published: 28 September 2018
Notifying authority: Germany
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer. Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users. Date of entry into force: Unknown

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: A12/1389/18
Model: Type-approval number: e1*2001/116*0307*; type: 3C

Classification

Category: Motor vehicles
Risk type: Injuries
Country of origin: Germany

Product description

Passenger car under recall code 72H7