CarRecallWatch- Component
- SEAT BELTS; SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 ID4 vehicles. Incorrect rear outboard seat belt assemblies without an automatic locking retractor (ALR) function may have been installed, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- Risk
- An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the rear outboard seat belt assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 27, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69CQ.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
Some rear outboard seat belts may have been installed without the automatic locking retractor (ALR) function. Without this feature, a child restraint system may not stay properly secured in the seat.
An unsecured child seat can increase the risk of injury to a child in a crash. These vehicles also do not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 208 for occupant crash protection.
Owners should contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer to have the rear outboard seat belt assemblies inspected and replaced as needed. The repair is free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 27, 2021, and you can call Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. You can also check your VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Volkswagen ID.4 | 2021 |
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