Vehicle recall 73V117000 · May 21, 1973
1973 Audi FOX
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Notes
- Possibility that an "offset" belt mounting plate was inadvertently used on 4DOOR models to anchor the lower portion of the right front seat belt to thevehicle body.if this condition exists and the vehicle is continuouslyoperated with the seat adjusted to its most rearward position, the metalsupport of the seat may make contact with the belt webbing resulting inpossible damage to the belt material.(correct by inspecting and replacingwith belt with straight mounting plate).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 73V117000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 21, 1973
- Filed by
- VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
- Owner notification
- May 11, 1973
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 371
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
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