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Safety recall · 85V031000

Seat belts Volkswagen recall

VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC reported this recall to NHTSA on March 25, 1985. It covers about 21,000 vehicles across 2 model years listed below. The repair is free.

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85V031000
Reported
Mar 25, 1985
Vehicles
21,000
Area
Seats & seat belts

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.

The fix

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

Contacts

Vehicle description: two door model passenger cars. System: front seat belt.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Volkswagen dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 85V031000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1985 Volkswagen Golf106C
1985 Volkswagen Rabbit11A

Questions

Is the 85V031000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 85V031000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 85V031000 announced?

VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC reported it to NHTSA on March 25, 1985. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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