Volkswagen Brazil Unit Recalls 293,199 Cars on Hand Injuries

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by DrIfter June 5, 2008 - 7:51
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Volkswagen AG, Europe's biggest carmaker, recalled 293,199 Brazilian-made Fox cars after a backseat mechanism injured at least eight people, some of whom lost the tip of their fingers.

The recall, ordered by the Brazilian Justice Ministry, includes the Fox, CrossFox and SpaceFox models, Volkswagen's Brazilian unit said.

The company will add parts and put stickers in the back seat with additional instructions explaining how to safely fold the seat the expand trunk space. The measures were approved by the ministry, Volkswagen said.

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