Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #02V136000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02V136000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Includes 2,300 affected units, VW/CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGES, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain minivans equipped with child restraint anchorages (tether anchorages) for use in conjunction with child restraints installed in the three rearmost seating positions, the "safety first" portion of the owner's manual delivered with these vehicles incorrectly instructs owners to guide the tether strap underneath the seat's head restraint and to raise the head restraint slightly, if necessary.

Corrective Action

Owners will be sent a new "safety first" booklet that will contain corrected use instructions. owner notification began november 30, 2002. owners who do not receive the free booklet within a reasonable time should contact vwoa at 1-800-822-8987.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 02V136000

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2002-05-16T00:00:00

Subject: Vw/child restraint anchorages

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 2,300

Details

MFR Campaign Number: WH

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain minivans equipped with child restraint anchorages (tether anchorages) for use in conjunction with child restraints installed in the three rearmost seating positions, the "safety first" portion of the owner's manual delivered with these vehicles incorrectly instructs owners to guide the tether strap underneath the seat's head restraint and to raise the head restraint slightly, if necessary.

Consequence Summary: If the owner follows these instructions, the head restraint could accidentally separate from the seat in the event of a crash and cause injury to any child occupant seated in the tethered child seat.

Corrective Action: Owners will be sent a new "safety first" booklet that will contain corrected use instructions. owner notification began november 30, 2002. owners who do not receive the free booklet within a reasonable time should contact vwoa at 1-800-822-8987.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-q6x3-jb6w-vty8

NHTSA ID: 02V136000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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