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2004 Volkswagen R32 Seats Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1463544
Internal NHTSA #	11090519
Manufacurer	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Brand	VOLKSWAGEN
Model	R32
Model Year	2004
File date	18/04/18
Component	SEATS
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	The outer seat bolster seam of the driver's seat which retains the side air bag has split along a length of approximately 18 inches. I am concerned that this will adversely affect the operation of the side air bag should it discharge. It is my understanding that this is a not uncommon occurrence on this car and model as well as many others. The strength of the thread must be such that it will part when required to allow the side air bag to provide protection but not be so frail that it will split in normal use involving entering and leaving the seat of the car. Expert auto upholstery technicians are reluctant to repair the seat as the proper thread and stitch required is not clear and they fear liability should the side air bag not discharge as designed. Replacing the seat upholstery is prohibitively costly.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	75000
Number of Occurences
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	HARVARD, MA
VIN pattern	WVWKG61J34DXXXXXX
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
Was part original equipment?
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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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2004 Volkswagen R32 Seats Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2004 Volkswagen R32 Seats Problems, Complaints and Defects

What is Recall?

What is Failure?

What is Defect?