Recall campaign97V115000
Recall 97V115000: 1997 Audi A4 and 1 other model
Seat belts › Rear/other
- Report received
- Jul 22, 1997
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen of america,inc
- Potentially affected
- 12vehicles
- Model years
- 1997
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
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The rear seat belt retractors may not lock properly when engaged, or not remain locked after being engaged.
Possible consequence
In the event of a crash, an improperly locking seat belt could cause injury to an occupant.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the rear seat belt assembly.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1997 Audi A498 complaints
- 1997 Audi A620 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.