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NHTSA 02V244📅 Sep 17, 2002

2000–2001 Volkswagen Cabrio & 2000–2001 Volkswagen Golf + 2 more recall: equipment

⚠️ What's 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.

💥 The risk

These vehicles were not marked or described as required by the standard.

🔧 The fix

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 fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
02V244000
Manufacturer
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
Vehicles affected
332,950
Component
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Owner phone
1-800-822-8987
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jul 29, 2003
Built
Sep 1, 1999 – Jan 4, 2001
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Customers CAN also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 02V244 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 02V244?

2000–2001 Volkswagen Cabrio & 2000–2001 Volkswagen Golf + 2 more. 332,950 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Volkswagen dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-822-8987.