NHTSA recall 97V115000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 97V115000 |
| Manufacturer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC |
| Reported | 1997-07-22 |
| Owners notified | 1997-07-15 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER |
| Units potentially affected | 12 |
What is wrong
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTORS MAY NOT LOCK PROPERLY WHEN ENGAGED, OR NOT REMAIN LOCKED AFTER BEING ENGAGED.
What can happen
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, AN IMPROPERLY LOCKING SEAT BELT COULD CAUSE INJURY TO AN OCCUPANT.
The remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY.
Notes
NOTE:AUDI HAS TELEPHONED ALL OWNERS INVOLVED IN THIS CAMPAIGN. NO FURTHER ACTION WILL BE TAKEN ON THIS RECALL.
| 1997 AUDI A4 | Built 1997-02-26 to 1997-02-28. |
|---|---|
| 1997 AUDI A6 | Built 1997-02-26 to 1997-02-28. |
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