NHTSA Recall 02V136000: Owners/service/other manual (equipment)
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,300 vehicles. It affects 2001 Volkswagen Eurovan.
| NHTSA campaign | 02V136000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | WH |
| Component | EQUIPMENT › OTHER › OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL |
| Report received | May 16, 2002 |
| Owner notification | November 30, 2002 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 02V136000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Volkswagen Eurovan | 2001 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.