Recall 85V031000: 1985 Volkswagen Rabbit and 1 other model

Report received

Mar 25, 1985

Manufacturer

Volkswagen of america,inc

Potentially affected

21,000vehicles

Model years

1985

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

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.

Remedy

Replace the front seat belts and modify the retractor positioning tabs.

Affected model years

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

• 1985 Volkswagen Golf10 complaints
• 1985 Volkswagen Rabbit1 complaints