Recalls for RABBIT VOLKSWAGEN, VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC, SEAT BELTS, Mar 25, 1985
A recall was issued on Mar 25, 1985 for RABBIT VOLKSWAGEN, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC, in response to SEAT BELTS problems. 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.. Follwoing is the summary of corrective actions taken: REPLACE THE FRONT SEAT BELTS AND MODIFY THE RETRACTOR POSITIONING TABS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TWO DOOR MODEL PASSENGER CARS. SYSTEM: FRONT SEAT BELT.