NHTSA Recall 85V031000

NHTSA Campaign Id 85V031000; Date: Mar. 25, 1985

Recalled Vehicles:

1985 Volkswagen Golf;  1985 Volkswagen Rabbit

Component: Seat Belt

Manufactured by: Volkswagen Of America,inc

Affected Units:: 21,000

Recall Summary:

Front seat belt retractors may not properly lock during sudden heavy brake application or impact due to the interference of two positioning tabs. Consequence of defect: the seat belt would not retain the driver or passenger subjecting them to possible injury in case of an accident.

How to Fix:

Replace the front seat belts and modify the retractor positioning tabs.

Recall Notes:

Vehicle description: two door model passenger cars. System: front seat belt.

Also see:

All recalls of Volkswagen vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.