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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.

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.