Front: anchorageRecall 73V-117 · 1973 Audi FOX

VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC recall 73V-117 covers 371 1973 Audi FOX for a front: anchorage problem, reported to NHTSA on May 21, 1973.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected3711 model

ReportedMay 21, 1973Owners notified May 11, 1973

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 73V117000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

What to do

The fix

The remedy has not been described yet.

POSSIBILITY THAT AN "OFFSET" BELT MOUNTING PLATE WAS INADVERTENTLY USED ON 4DOOR MODELS TO ANCHOR THE LOWER PORTION OF THE RIGHT FRONT SEAT BELT TO THEVEHICLE BODY.IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS AND THE VEHICLE IS CONTINUOUSLYOPERATED WITH THE SEAT ADJUSTED TO ITS MOST REARWARD POSITION, THE METALSUPPORT OF THE SEAT MAY MAKE CONTACT WITH THE BELT WEBBING RESULTING INPOSSIBLE DAMAGE TO THE BELT MATERIAL.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REPLACINGWITH BELT WITH STRAIGHT MOUNTING PLATE).

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Audi FOX1973

Built from March 1, 1973 to May 1, 1973. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.