Recall campaign87V182000
Recall 87V182000: 1988 Volkswagen Golf and 1 other model
Seat belts
- Report received
- Dec 1, 1987
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen of america,inc
- Potentially affected
- 784vehicles
- Model years
- 1988
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
Seat belt retractor pawl may not meet hardening specifications contained in volkswagens design standard.
Possible consequence
Vehicles do not meet volkswagens design standard.
Remedy
Replace front passive restraint seat belt assembly as necessary.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1988 Volkswagen Golf9 complaints
- 1988 Volkswagen Jetta19 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.