| NHTSA Recall # | 41257 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 04V233000 |
| MFG Compaign # | VN |
| Manufacturer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC |
| Supplier | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | TOUAREG |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER |
| Date of notification | 21/06/04 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 01/04/03 |
| End date of manufacturing | 31/12/03 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 19/05/04 |
| Report created | 26/05/04 |
| Regulation part number | |
| FMV safety standard number | |
| Estimated number of affected units | 24269 |
| Defect summary | On certain sport utility vehicles, the rear seat belt latch attachment bolt may have been insufficiently riveted. |
| Consequence summary | In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of personal injury. |
| Corrective action | Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the belt buckle. Owner notification began on june 21, 2004. Owners should contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987. |
| Recall notes | Vwoa recall no. Vn. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). |