Seat Belt Related Problems of the 2001 Volkswagen Golf

Table 1 shows three common seat belt related problems of the 2001 Volkswagen Golf. The number one most common problem is related to the front seat belt retractor (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the front seat belt buckle assembly (one problem).

Table 1. Seat Belt related problems of Volkswagen Golf


Recently reported Seat Belt problems of the 2001 Volkswagen Golf

The Front Seat Belt Retractor problem

Seat belt failure. When pulling on front driver's side seat belt to buckle up, seat belt "just came out" to full length. No tension at all, loose. Driver reported hearing a noise as belt was coming out, and it came out totally slack. Won't go back in now.   Read details...

The Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly problem

-the contact stated that the 2001 Volkswagen Golf had problems with the airbag sensor. Once she turned on the ignition and put on the seat belt the dashboard air bag sensor light stayed on. The contact contacted the dealership, and was informed that the vehicle was out of warranty, and that he was   Read details...

The Rear Seat Belt problem

Rear passenger seat belt latch broke. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the latch needed to be replaced.   Read details...


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