Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #02V244000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02V244000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Includes 332,950 affected units, VW/FMVSS 225/CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGES, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 02V244000

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2002-09-12T00:00:00

Subject: Vw/fmvss 225/child restraint anchorages

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 332,950

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect 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.

Consequence Summary: These vehicles were not marked or described as required by the standard.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 02V244000

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