Make : VOLKSWAGEN | Model : TOUAREG | Year : 2004 |
Build Dates : 20030401 - 20031231 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 04V233000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 20040621 | Date Received by ODI: 20040519 | Date Added to Database: 20040526 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: VN | ||
Component: SEAT BELTS:REAR | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 24269 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE REAR SEAT BELT LATCH ATTACHMENT BOLT MAY HAVE BEEN INSUFFICIENTLY RIVETED. |
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Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY. |
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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. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |