1985 VW RABBIT RECALL - #85V031000
RECALL FOR SEAT BELTS
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.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1985 VW RABBIT |
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| Manufacturer |
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC |
| Manufactured between |
8/1/1984 - 2/1/1985 |
| Recalled on |
4/1/1985 |
| Influenced by |
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC |
| Owners Notified on |
1/1/1900 |
| # Affected |
21,000 |
| Recalled for |
SEAT BELTS |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
REPLACE THE FRONT SEAT BELTS AND MODIFY THE RETRACTOR POSITIONING TABS. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TWO DOOR MODEL PASSENGER CARS. SYSTEM: FRONT SEAT BELT. |
| See also |
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
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