Recall
Volkswagen Touareg — 04V233000
NHTSA ID
04V233000
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Touareg
Years Affected
2004
Recall Date
2004-05-19
Component
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
Units Affected
24,269
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
VN
Summary
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE REAR SEAT BELT LATCH ATTACHMENT BOLT MAY HAVE BEEN INSUFFICIENTLY RIVETED.
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
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.