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More than 700 examples of the Volkswagen Amarok have been recalled to fix a fault with the driver's seatbelt.
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Volkswagen Australia has recalled 716 examples of the current-generation Amarok, due to a fault which could lead to the driver’s seatbelt not working properly in a crash.
“Due to a manufacturing defect, the driver’s seatbelt may have been incorrectly anchored. As a result, the seatbelt may not operate as intended,” the carmaker said in its recall notice.
“In the event of an accident, if the seatbelt does not operate as intended, the occupant may not receive the full protection of the seatbelt system. This could increase the risk of injury or death to vehicle occupants.”
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- A total of 716 vehicles built between 2023 and 2024 are affected
- The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) list is attached here
- The recall notice is attached here
If you own an affected Amarok, you’ll be contacted by Volkswagen to schedule an appointment to have the work carried out, free of charge.
For more information on the recall, you can call Volkswagen Australia’s hotline on 1800 504 076.
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Born and raised in Canberra, Jordan has worked as a full-time automotive journalist since 2021, being one of the most-published automotive news writers in Australia before joining CarExpert in 2024.
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