Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #04V592000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 04V592000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Includes 50,483 affected units, VW/FMVSS 208/SEAT BELT RETRACTORS, component: SEAT BELTS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain passenger cars fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, "occupant crash protection." all three rear seat positions and the front passenger position are equipped with seat belt retractors that have a locking feature which converts the retractor from an emergency locking retractor (elr) mode to an automatic locking retractor (alr) mode for the purposes of child restraint installation. the belt may deactivate the alr mode with certain child restraints.

Corrective Action

Dealers will permanently install a 'clip' in each of the two rear outboard seat belts. The clips will prevent unwanted deactivation of the alr mode with child seat installations. the recall began on april 11, 2005. owners should contact vw at 1-800-822-8987.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 04V592000

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2004-12-15T00:00:00

Subject: Vw/fmvss 208/seat belt retractors

Component: Seat Belts

Potentially Affected Units: 50,483

Details

MFR Campaign Number: UY

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Certain passenger cars fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, "occupant crash protection." all three rear seat positions and the front passenger position are equipped with seat belt retractors that have a locking feature which converts the retractor from an emergency locking retractor (elr) mode to an automatic locking retractor (alr) mode for the purposes of child restraint installation. the belt may deactivate the alr mode with certain child restraints.

Consequence Summary: When involved in a crash, the child restraints may not be properly secured, increasing the risk of injuries or death.

Corrective Action: Dealers will permanently install a 'clip' in each of the two rear outboard seat belts. The clips will prevent unwanted deactivation of the alr mode with child seat installations. the recall began on april 11, 2005. owners should contact vw at 1-800-822-8987.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-tcqx-qdsk~wuxx

NHTSA ID: 04V592000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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