European Union A12/1389/18
Volkswagen Passat
The problem
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.
Risk
Serious risk · Injuries · Germany
What owners should do
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