Transport CanadaHigh Risk
1990 VOLKSWAGEN PASSATTransport Canada Recall #2002239
The official notice
Defect
On certain vehicles equipped with seat heating units, the front seat back heaters may supply concentrated heat in a localized area of the seat back or produce excessive heat that could not be reduced by operating the seat heater controls except by switching off the controls completely. The concentrated heat could singe the fabric at the lower backrest and, in some instances, injure the seat occupant.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will affect repairs.
3,900 vehicles affectedMfr ref: WMUpdated June 10, 2026