1985 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT

1 recalls — 1 complaints

85V031000 Mar 25, 1985
SEAT BELTS
FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTORS MAY NOT PROPERLY LOCK DURING SUDDEN HEAVY BRAKE APPLICATION OR IMPACT DUE TO THE INTERFERENCE OF TWO POSITIONING TABS. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE SEAT BELT WOULD NOT RETAIN THE DRIVER OR PASSENGER SUBJECTING THEM TO POSSIBLE INJURY IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: REPLACE THE FRONT SEAT BELTS AND MODIFY THE RETRACTOR POSITIONING TABS.
21,000 vehicles affected
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Nov 6, 1996
VEHICLE STALLED IN ROADWAY, CAUSING ACCIDENT/INJURIES. (NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE REPORT)
2 injured