Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Minivans Equipped With Child Restraint Anchorages (Tether Anchorages) For Use In ConjunCTIon With Child Restraints Installed In The Three Rearmost Seating Positions, The “Safety First” Portion Of The Owner’S Manual Delivered With These Vehicles Incorrectly Instructs Owners To Guide The Tether Strap Underneath The Seat’S Head Restraint And To Raise The Head Restraint Slightly, If Necessary.
Make Of Vehicle
VOLKSWAGEN
Model Of Vehicle
EUROVAN
Year
2001
Recall Campaign Number
02V136000
Component Description
Equipment:Other:Owners/Service/Other Manual
Effect Of Defect
If The Owner Follows These InstruCTIons, The Head Restraint Could Accidentally Separate From The Seat In The Event Of A Crash And Cause Injury To Any Child Occupant Seated In The Tethered Child Seat.
Fix Defect
Owners Will Be Sent A New “Safety First” Booklet That Will Contain Corrected Use InstruCTIons. Owner Notification Began November 30, 2002. Owners Who Do Not Receive The Free Booklet Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact Vwoa At 1-800-822-8987.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volkswagen Of America,Inc
Start Of Manufacture
20000801
End Of Manufacture
20010731
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
2300
Date Owners Notified
20021130
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20020516
Make Campaign Number
WH