NHTSA Recall # | 568 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 02V244000 |
MFG Compaign # | |
Manufacturer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC |
Supplier | VOLKSWAGEN |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | GOLF |
Model Year | 2000 |
Component | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL |
Date of notification | 29/07/03 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 01/09/99 |
End date of manufacturing | 28/01/01 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 12/09/02 |
Report created | 17/09/02 |
Regulation part number | 571 |
FMV safety standard number | 225 |
Estimated number of affected units | 332950 |
Defect summary | Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 225, "child restraint anchorage systems." child seat anchorages installed in the vehicle's rear seats must be identified by markings, and their location and use be described in the owner's manual. |
Consequence summary | These vehicles were not marked or described as required by the standard. |
Corrective action | Owners will be provided with a supplement for the owner's manual and also one set of four guidance fixtures intended to use in conjunction with child seats equipped with rigid or semi-rigid lower anchorage attachments. Also enclosed will be four decals together with installation instructions and a template for attaching the decals to the lower seat backs. Owner notification is expected to begin september 15, 2002. Owners should contact vwoa at 1-800-822-8987. |
Recall notes | Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). |