NHTSA recall 87V182000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 87V182000 |
| Manufacturer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC |
| Reported | 1987-12-01 |
| Owners notified | 1988-04-14 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS |
| Units potentially affected | 784 |
What is wrong
SEAT BELT RETRACTOR PAWL MAY NOT MEET HARDENING SPECIFICATIONS CONTAINED IN VOLKSWAGENS DESIGN STANDARD.
What can happen
VEHICLES DO NOT MEET VOLKSWAGENS DESIGN STANDARD.
The remedy
REPLACE FRONT PASSIVE RESTRAINT SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY AS NECESSARY.
Notes
SYSTEM: FRONT SEAT BELTVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH PASSIVE RESTRAINT SEATBELT SYSTEMS.
| 1988 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF | Built 1987-10-01 to 1987-11-01. |
|---|---|
| 1988 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA | Built 1987-10-01 to 1987-11-01. |
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