WV2NB47001H040001

Available vehicle information

VIN
WV2NB47001H040001
Model year
2001
Country
Germany
Record status
total loss
NHTSA SAFETY DATABASE

Safety Recall Campaigns

1
1 recall campaign found for this vehicle's make, model and model year.
Recall 1 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
02V136000 16/05/2002 View details
Summary

ON CERTAIN MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITH CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGES (TETHER ANCHORAGES) FOR USE IN CONJUNCTION WITH CHILD RESTRAINTS INSTALLED IN THE THREE REARMOST SEATING POSITIONS, THE "SAFETY FIRST" PORTION OF THE OWNER'S MANUAL DELIVERED WITH THESE VEHICLES INCORRECTLY INSTRUCTS OWNERS TO GUIDE THE TETHER STRAP UNDERNEATH THE SEAT'S HEAD RESTRAINT AND TO RAISE THE HEAD RESTRAINT SLIGHTLY, IF NECESSARY.

Consequence

IF THE OWNER FOLLOWS THESE INSTRUCTIONS, THE HEAD RESTRAINT COULD ACCIDENTALLY SEPARATE FROM THE SEAT IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH AND CAUSE INJURY TO ANY CHILD OCCUPANT SEATED IN THE TETHERED CHILD SEAT.

Remedy

OWNERS WILL BE SENT A NEW "SAFETY FIRST" BOOKLET THAT WILL CONTAIN CORRECTED USE INSTRUCTIONS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 30, 2002. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE BOOKLET WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT VWOA AT 1-800-822-8987.

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U.S. EPA FUEL ECONOMY DATA

EPA Fuel Economy

Fuel type Regular
City 15 MPG
Highway 18 MPG
Combined 16 MPG
Engine displacement 2.8 L
Cylinders 6
Transmission Automatic 4-spd
Drive Front-Wheel Drive
CO₂ emissions 555.4375 g/mile
Estimated annual fuel cost $3850
Source: U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov

VIN structure

WV2 WMI · NB4700 VDS · 1H040001 VIS
WMI WV2 World Manufacturer Identifier
VDS NB4700 Vehicle Descriptor Section
VIS 1H040001 Vehicle Identifier Section
Model year code 1 Position 10 of the VIN
Plant code H Position 11 of the VIN
VIN length 17 characters Standard modern VIN format

OFFICIAL U.S. GOVERNMENT DATA

NHTSA Vehicle Data

NHTSA
Make VOLKSWAGEN
Model EuroVan
Model year 2001
Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.
Vehicle type MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
Body class Van
Trim MV Weekender
Displacement 2.792000 L
Cylinders 6
Engine power 201 hp
Fuel type Gasoline
Doors 3
Plant city HANNOVER
Plant country GERMANY
Source: NHTSA vPIC

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