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VW dealers, after stop-sale orders, left waiting to sell ID Buzz. Again

The calculated width of the third row’s seating surface in the VW ID Buzz exceeds the maximum specified for two passengers, making the seat noncompliant with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard requirements.
The calculated width of the third row’s seating surface in the VW ID Buzz exceeds the maximum specified for two passengers, making the seat noncompliant with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard requirements. (VW)
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By:
Jack Walsworth
May 07, 2025 07:16 PM

When the first Volkswagen ID Buzz U.S. deliveries began in November, it was to be the start of something positive for the brand and dealers.

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