Seat belts: rear/otherRecall 97V-115 · Audi vehicles
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC recall 97V-115 covers 12 Audi vehicles for a seat belts: rear/other problem, reported to NHTSA on July 22, 1997.
Source: NHTSA recall 97V115000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
What's wrong
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTORS MAY NOT LOCK PROPERLY WHEN ENGAGED, OR NOT REMAIN LOCKED AFTER BEING ENGAGED.
The risk
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, AN IMPROPERLY LOCKING SEAT BELT COULD CAUSE INJURY TO AN OCCUPANT.
What to do
The fix
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY.
NOTE:AUDI HAS TELEPHONED ALL OWNERS INVOLVED IN THIS CAMPAIGN. NO FURTHER ACTION WILL BE TAKEN ON THIS RECALL.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.