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2000-2001 Volkswagen Cabrio, Volkswagen Golf and others recall: owners/service/other manual

Volkswagen Of America,inc reported this safety recall on September 12, 2002. It covers about 332,950 vehicles.

vehicles affected
332,950
reported
Sep 12, 2002
owners notified
Jul 29, 2003

Equipment: other: owners/service/other manual

What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.

Recall number 02V244000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 02V244000

Is there a recall on the 2000-2001 Volkswagen Cabrio, Volkswagen Golf and others owners/service/other manual?

Yes. Recall 02V244000, reported on September 12, 2002, covers about 332,950 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 02V244000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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