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NHTSARecalled Mar 25, 1985 · #85V031000

INTERIOR SYSTEMS:PASSIVE RESTRAINT:BELTS

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTORS MAY NOT PROPERLY LOCK DURING SUDDEN HEAVY BRAKE APPLICATION OR IMPACT DUE TO THE INTERFERENCE OF TWO POSITIONING TABS. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE SEAT BELT WOULD NOT RETAIN THE DRIVER OR PASSENGER SUBJECTING THEM TO POSSIBLE INJURY IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT.

Product details

Product
INTERIOR SYSTEMS:PASSIVE RESTRAINT:BELTS
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

REPLACE THE FRONT SEAT BELTS AND MODIFY THE RETRACTOR POSITIONING TABS.

View the official CPSC notice