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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 04V592📅 Dec 20, 2004

2004–2005 Volkswagen Touareg recall: seat belt

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

When involved in a crash, the child restraints may not be properly secured, increasing the risk of injuries or death.

🔧 The fix

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.

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
04V592000
Manufacturer recall #
UY
Manufacturer
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
Vehicles affected
50,483
Component
SEAT BELTS
Owner phone
1-800-822-8987
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Apr 11, 2005
Built
Mar 26, 2003 – Sep 20, 2004
Recall started by
OVSC
Notes
Vw recall no. Uy.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 04V592 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 04V592?

2004–2005 Volkswagen Touareg. 50,483 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.