Safety Recall NHTSA · 85V031000 Reported March 25, 1985

Interior systems:passive restraint:belts

Q: What is recall 85V031000?

NHTSA recall 85V031000 was issued by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. on March 25, 1985. It addresses: Interior systems:passive restraint:belts. The recall affects approximately 21,000 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. · N/A · 21,000 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

85V031000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

21,000

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

March 25, 1985

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

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

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 85V031000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 85V031000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 85V031000?

NHTSA recall 85V031000 was issued by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. on March 25, 1985. It addresses: Interior systems:passive restraint:belts. The recall affects approximately 21,000 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 85V031000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.