Recall 02V244000: 2000–2001 Volkswagen Cabrio and 3 other models

Report received

Sep 12, 2002

Manufacturer

Volkswagen of america,inc

Potentially affected

332,950vehicles

Model years

2000–2001

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

These vehicles were not marked or described as required by the standard.

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2000 Volkswagen Cabrio16 complaints
• 2001 Volkswagen Cabrio38 complaints
• 2000 Volkswagen Golf88 complaints
• 2001 Volkswagen Golf116 complaints
• 2000 Volkswagen Jetta439 complaints
• 2001 Volkswagen Jetta668 complaints
• 2000 Volkswagen NEW Beetle40 complaints
• 2001 Volkswagen NEW Beetle39 complaints