NHTSA recall 04V233000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 04V233000 |
| Manufacturer's number | VN |
| Manufacturer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC |
| Reported | 2004-05-19 |
| Owners notified | 2004-06-21 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER |
| Units potentially affected | 24269 |
What is wrong
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE REAR SEAT BELT LATCH ATTACHMENT BOLT MAY HAVE BEEN INSUFFICIENTLY RIVETED.
What can happen
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
The remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE BELT BUCKLE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 21, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987.
Notes
VWOA RECALL NO. VN.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
| 2004 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG | Built 2003-04-01 to 2003-12-31. |
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