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2004 VOLKSWAGEN Touareg SEAT BELTS Recalls

2 recalls Highest severity: High Priority

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service for SEAT BELTS issues.

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SEAT BELTS Safety Recalls

High Priority #04V592000 Plain English
Component

SEAT BELTS

Manufacturer
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
What Happened
Your vehicle's seat belts have a special lock that helps keep child safety seats secure. However, this lock might not work properly with some child seats.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're in a crash, the child seat might not be properly fastened, which could lead to serious injury or death.
Free Fix
The dealership will install a small clip on the two rear outboard seat belts for free, which will keep the lock working properly with child seats.
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Original — What Happened
CERTAIN PASSENGER CARS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." ALL THREE REAR SEAT POSITIONS AND THE FRONT PASSENGER POSITION ARE EQUIPPED WITH SEAT BELT RETRACTORS THAT HAVE A LOCKING FEATURE WHICH CONVERTS THE RETRACTOR FROM AN EMERGENCY LOCKING RETRACTOR (ELR) MODE TO AN AUTOMATIC LOCKING RETRACTOR (ALR) MODE FOR THE PURPOSES OF CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION. THE BELT MAY DEACTIVATE THE ALR MODE WITH CERTAIN CHILD RESTRAINTS.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
WHEN INVOLVED IN A CRASH, THE CHILD RESTRAINTS MAY NOT BE PROPERLY SECURED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURIES OR DEATH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL PERMANENTLY INSTALL A 'CLIP' IN EACH OF THE TWO REAR OUTBOARD SEAT BELTS. THE CLIPS WILL PREVENT UNWANTED DEACTIVATION OF THE ALR MODE WITH CHILD SEAT INSTALLATIONS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 11, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VW AT 1-800-822-8987.
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High Priority #04V233000 Plain English
Component

SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER

Manufacturer
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
What Happened
The rear seat belt latch attachment bolt may not be securely fastened, which could cause the seat belt to malfunction in a crash.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're in a crash, the seat belt might not work properly, increasing the risk of serious injury to someone in the back seat.
Free Fix
You should take your vehicle to a dealership, and they'll inspect and replace the belt buckle free of charge, starting from June 21, 2004. You can contact Volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987 to schedule an appointment.
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Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE REAR SEAT BELT LATCH ATTACHMENT BOLT MAY HAVE BEEN INSUFFICIENTLY RIVETED.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE BELT BUCKLE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 21, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987.
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Other VOLKSWAGEN Touareg 2004 Recalls

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 recall
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 recall

Other VOLKSWAGEN Touareg Years

2010
1 recall
2009
2 recalls
2008
4 recalls
2007
3 recalls
2006
1 recall
2005
2 recalls

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