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Automotive · European Union · 2025-07-25

Origin: Germany

Volkswagen Passenger car front-seat belt assemblies may not be correctly secured

Country	European Union
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-07-25
Country of origin	Germany
Manufacturer	VW
Models affected	Golf, Golf Variant
Defect	The front-seat belt assemblies may not be correctly secured to the anchorage point near the bottom of the B-pillar. If the lower anchorage point of the belt assembly is not secured, the restraining effect of the safety-belt is severely compromised. In the event of an accident, this may result in injuries to the persons sitting in the driver’s seat and/or the passenger seat.
Remedy	Recall of the product from end users.
Recall number	SR/02762/25
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	UNECE regulations, EU type-approval · Full guide →

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