Seat beltsRecall 85V-031 · Volkswagen vehicles

VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC recall 85V-031 covers 21,000 Volkswagen vehicles for a seat belts problem, reported to NHTSA on March 25, 1985.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected21,0002 models

ReportedMar 25, 1985Owner notice date not listed

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 85V031000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

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.

What to do

The fix

REPLACE THE FRONT SEAT BELTS AND MODIFY THE RETRACTOR POSITIONING TABS.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TWO DOOR MODEL PASSENGER CARS. SYSTEM: FRONT SEAT BELT.

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

2 models

Vehicles in this recall

Volkswagen Golf1985

Volkswagen Rabbit1985

Built from August 1, 1984 to February 1, 1985. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.