New Polo, Arona and Ibiza in recall over seatbelt safety issue
A number of Volkswagen Group models have been recalled over seatbelt safety fears
Volkswagen is recalling its new Polo worldwide as well as subsidiary brand Seat’s new Arona and Ibiza after safety fears were raised over their seatbelts.
Up to 28,000 vehicles in the UK may be affected by the problem, which could see the rear middle belt spring open while the car is travelling at speed, tests showed.
The models affected are the new Polo, available since the beginning of 2018, and the Seat Arona, pictured, launched last December, as well as the new Seat Ibiza, which was launched in the summer of 2017. More than 100,000 vehicles worldwide could have the potentially fatal problem.
Owners are to be sent letters telling them not to use the rear middle seatbelt and to take their car to an approved garage or dealer for an immediate and free repair.
