NHTSA Recall 04V592000: Seat belts
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 50,483 vehicles. It affects 2004–2005 Volkswagen Touareg.
| NHTSA campaign | 04V592000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | UY |
| Component | SEAT BELTS |
| Report received | December 15, 2004 |
| Owner notification | April 11, 2005 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance |
Defect
Certain passenger cars fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, "occupant crash protection." all three rear seat positions and the front passenger position are equipped with seat belt retractors that have a locking feature which converts the retractor from an emergency locking retractor (elr) mode to an automatic locking retractor (alr) mode for the purposes of child restraint installation. The belt may deactivate the alr mode with certain child restraints.
Safety risk
When involved in a crash, the child restraints may not be properly secured, increasing the risk of injuries or death.
Remedy
Dealers will permanently install a 'clip' in each of the two rear outboard seat belts. The clips will prevent unwanted deactivation of the alr mode with child seat installations. The recall began on april 11, 2005. Owners should contact VW at 1-800-822-8987.
Notes
VW recall no. Uy.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 04V592000
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.