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2012 Volkswagen JETTA SPORTWAGEN Seat Belts Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1339986
Internal NHTSA #	10934125
Manufacurer	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Brand	VOLKSWAGEN
Model	JETTA SPORTWAGEN
Model Year	2012
File date	03/12/16
Component	SEAT BELTS
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Right rear seat belt is jammed in the retracted position. Car was parked on level ground at home driveway. Cannot pull out seat belt as the locking mechanism will not let it be pulled out. This was a problem that started a few months ago. After several tugs on the belt, or if the car moved out of the driveway, the mechanism would eventually release the belt so it can be used (as required by law). The problem got progressively worse over the past several months until the seat belt is now unusable. Reported to dealer during regular service visit. Dealer inspected and noted that the seat belt needed to be replaced. $233 special order part and $423 labor to install. I believe a seat belt, particularly on a vehicle that is only 4 to 5 years old, should function properly all the time. It is a required safety device that needs to function properly every time. This is a safety issue and a legal liability. I contacted volkswagen of america customer care to see if they would pay for the parts and/or repair. They declined as the vehicle is out of warranty. I reported to voa that i would file this complaint with nhtsa. I don't believe i should have to pay $656 to replace a seat belt that should never have failed.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	70000
Number of Occurences
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	LONG BEACH, CA
VIN pattern	3VWKP7AJ5CMXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?	N
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Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Vehicle speed	0
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2012 Volkswagen JETTA SPORTWAGEN Seat Belts Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2012 Volkswagen JETTA SPORTWAGEN Seat Belts Problems, Complaints and Defects

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