NHTSA recall 02V244000
Equipment · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Details
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: These vehicles were not marked or described as required by the standard.
The fix: 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…
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 2000 Volkswagen Cabrio
- 2000 Volkswagen Golf
- 2000 Volkswagen Jetta
- 2000 Volkswagen New Beetle
- 2001 Volkswagen Cabrio
- 2001 Volkswagen Golf
- 2001 Volkswagen Jetta
- 2001 Volkswagen New Beetle
All model years NHTSA lists
2000 Volkswagen Cabrio, 2001 Volkswagen Cabrio, 2000 Volkswagen Golf, 2001 Volkswagen Golf, 2000 Volkswagen Jetta, 2001 Volkswagen Jetta, 2000 Volkswagen New Beetle, 2001 Volkswagen New Beetle.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 02V244000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.