NHTSA Recall 02V244000: Owners/service/other manual (equipment)
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 332,950 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Volkswagen Cabrio.
| NHTSA campaign | 02V244000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT › OTHER › OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL |
| Report received | September 12, 2002 |
| Owner notification | July 29, 2003 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 225, "child restraint anchorage systems." child seat anchorages installed in the vehicle's rear seats must be identified by markings, and their location and use be described in the owner's manual.
Safety risk
These vehicles were not marked or described as required by the standard.
Remedy
Owners will be provided with a supplement for the owner's manual and also one set of four guidance fixtures intended to use in conjunction with child seats equipped with rigid or semi-rigid lower anchorage attachments. Also enclosed will be four decals together with installation instructions and a template for attaching the decals to the lower seat backs. Owner notification is expected to begin september 15, 2002. Owners 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 02V244000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Volkswagen Cabrio | 2000, 2001 |
| Volkswagen Golf | 2000, 2001 |
| Volkswagen Jetta | 2000, 2001 |
| Volkswagen New Beetle | 2000, 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.