Issue ID | 965997 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10499716 |
Manufacurer | Volkswagen of America, Inc. |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | JETTA |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 24/03/12 |
Component | SEAT BELTS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Rh rear seat retractable belt froze and was inoperable. When rh rear seat was in the fully flat folded position, the inertia portion of the seat belt located inside the seat back froze and would not release. While there was no passenger and the belt was not buckled due to the seat being folded for use of the cargo space, by freezing the rear seat could not be returned to the normal upright position for passenger use. Seat belt was diagnosed as defective by dealer and replaced under warranty after 1 month delay in part availability. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 11900 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | DERWOOD, MD |
VIN pattern | 3VWML7AJ2CMXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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