NHTSA recall 85V031000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 85V031000 |
| Manufacturer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC |
| Reported | 1985-03-25 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS |
| Units potentially affected | 21000 |
What is wrong
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.
The remedy
REPLACE THE FRONT SEAT BELTS AND MODIFY THE RETRACTOR POSITIONING TABS.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TWO DOOR MODEL PASSENGER CARS. SYSTEM: FRONT SEAT BELT.
| 1985 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF | Built 1984-08-01 to 1985-02-01. |
|---|---|
| 1985 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT | Built 1984-08-01 to 1985-02-01. |
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