VOLKSWAGEN ID.4 2021: SEAT BELTS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V607000

Make Model Year
VOLKSWAGEN ID.4 2021
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2021-08-27 2021-08-04 2021-08-05

Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 69CQ

Component: SEAT BELTS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 12060

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 208

Summary

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."

Consequence

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.