NHTSA campaign 97V115000
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC recall 97V115000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTORS MAY NOT LOCK PROPERLY WHEN ENGAGED, OR NOT REMAIN LOCKED AFTER BEING ENGAGED.
Reported 07/22/1997
What can happen
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, AN IMPROPERLY LOCKING SEAT BELT COULD CAUSE INJURY TO AN OCCUPANT.
Repair
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY.
Components
- Seat belts: Rear/other
Affected years and models
A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.