NHTSA Recall 02V136000
NHTSA Campaign Id 02V136000; Date: May. 16, 2002
if the owner follows these instructions, the head restraint could accidentally separate from the seat in the event of a crash and cause injury to any child occupant seated in the tethered child seat.
Recalled Vehicles:
2001 Volkswagen Eurovan
Component: Equipment:other:owners/service/other Manual
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Of America,inc
Affected Units:: 2,300
Recall Summary:
On certain minivans equipped with child restraint anchorages (tether anchorages) for use in conjunction with child restraints installed in the three rearmost seating positions, the "safety first" portion of the owner's manual delivered with these vehicles incorrectly instructs owners to guide the tether strap underneath the seat's head restraint and to raise the head restraint slightly, if necessary.
How to Fix:
Owners will be sent a new "safety first" booklet that will contain corrected use instructions. Owner notification began November 30, 2002. Owners who do not receive the free booklet within a reasonable time should contact vwoa at 1-800-822-8987.
Recall 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).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 30, 2002
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