NHTSA Recall 02V244000
NHTSA Campaign Id 02V244000; Date: Sep. 12, 2002
These vehicles were not marked or described as required by the standard.
Recalled Vehicles:
2000 Volkswagen Cabrio; 2001 Volkswagen Cabrio; 2000 Volkswagen Golf; 2001 Volkswagen Golf; 2000 Volkswagen Jetta; 2001 Volkswagen Jetta; 2000 Volkswagen New Beetle; 2001 Volkswagen New Beetle
Component: Equipment:other:owners/service/other Manual
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Of America,inc
Affected Units:: 332,950
Recall Summary:
Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 225, "child restraint anchorage systems. " child seat anchorages installed in the vehicle's rear seats must be identified by markings, and their location and use be described in the owner's manual.
How to Fix:
Owners will be provided with a supplement for the owner's manual and also one set of four guidance fixtures intended to use in conjunction with child seats equipped with rigid or semi-rigid lower anchorage attachments. Also enclosed will be four decals together with installation instructions and a template for attaching the decals to the lower seat backs. Owner notification is expected to begin September 15, 2002. Owners 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: Jul 29, 2003
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