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VW halts U.S., Canadian sales of ID Buzz for 2 safety recalls; rear seat too wide with just 2 seat belts

The calculated seating surface width of the third row in the ID Buzz exceeds the maximum value specified for two passengers, according to NHTSA documents.
The calculated seating surface width of the third row in the ID Buzz exceeds the maximum specified for two passengers, according to NHTSA documents. (VOLKSWAGEN)
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By:
Jack Walsworth
Last Updated
May 02, 2025 11:49 PM
The calculated seating surface width of the third row in the ID Buzz exceeds the maximum value specified for two passengers, according to NHTSA documents.
The calculated seating surface width of the third row in the ID Buzz exceeds the maximum value specified for two passengers, according to NHTSA documents. (VOLKSWAGEN)

Volkswagen Group of America has issued a pair of stop-sale orders on the ID Buzz electric minivan stemming from two unrelated recalls, including one for third-row seating that is too wide for two passengers.

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