Safety Recall NHTSA · 04V592000 Reported December 15, 2004

Vw/fmvss 208/seat belt retractors

Q: What is recall 04V592000?

NHTSA recall 04V592000 was issued by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. on December 15, 2004. It addresses: Vw/fmvss 208/seat belt retractors. The recall affects approximately 50,483 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. · N/A · 50,483 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

04V592000

Manufacturer Campaign

Manufacturer

Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

50,483

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

December 15, 2004

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.

Safety Consequence

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 04V592000 or campaign UY.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

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FAQ: Recall 04V592000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 04V592000?

NHTSA recall 04V592000 was issued by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. on December 15, 2004. It addresses: Vw/fmvss 208/seat belt retractors. The recall affects approximately 50,483 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 04V592000 or the manufacturer campaign number UY. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.