Recall 11V025 covers 16 2011 Think City vehicles with incorrectly installed seat belts. Inspection and seat-belt repair are free at any franchised Think dealer.
Think is recalling 16 2011 Think City vehicles because passenger seat belt installation can prevent a child restraint system from being positioned or held properly. The belt can fail to restrain a child as intended during normal driving or a crash, increasing injury risk, and the dealer repair will be free once Think makes it available.
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What's wrong?
The seat belts in the 2011 Think Think City are part of the occupant crash protection system. Their job is to hold an adult passenger in the correct position and to secure a child restraint system in the passenger seating position. For a child seat, the belt must route and lock correctly so the restraint stays positioned during a crash.
On affected Think City vehicles, the seat belts were installed incorrectly. That installation problem changes how the belt holds a child restraint in the passenger seat. If the belt path or anchoring is wrong, the child restraint is not positioned or retained the way the safety standard requires.
There is no warning sign before failure. The belt will still look like a seat belt and latch in normal use, but the concern is whether it holds a child restraint properly when crash protection is needed.
Who's affected?
| 2011 Think Think City | seat belt |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 16 |
Not every 2011 Think City is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific car is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the seat belt does not restrain a child as intended, the child has less protection during normal driving or a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Until the recall repair is complete, use extra care with child passengers and arrange service promptly. Repair will be free at any franchised Think dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2011 Think Think City is included in this recall.
- Call Think customer service at 855-698-4465 if you have not received the owner letter or need repair instructions.
- Contact a franchised Think dealer to ask about the free seat-belt inspection, reinstallation, or replacement that fixes the child-restraint retention risk.
- Bring the recall notice if Think mailed one. If not, reference recall number 11V025 when you call.
- Use extra care with a child restraint in the passenger seat until the seat belts are inspected and repaired.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Think technician inspects the seat belts to confirm they are installed correctly for the passenger seating position. The technician reinstalls the belts or replaces them when the inspection shows the parts are not correctly fitted. The recall repair is free once available, including parts and labor. This work addresses the seat belt installation problem tied to child restraint positioning and retention in the 2011 Think City.
Timeline
| January 19, 2011 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| February 28, 2011 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 11V025?
Recall 11V025 covers 16 2011 Think City vehicles with seat belts that were installed incorrectly. A child restraint in the passenger seat can be positioned or held improperly, and the belt can fail to restrain a child as intended during driving or a crash. Think dealers inspect, reinstall, or replace the seat belts for free.
What should I do if my 2011 Think Think City is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 11V025. If it is, contact a Think dealer or the authorized Think service line at 855-698-4465 to arrange the seat belt inspection and repair. Reference recall number 11V025 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. For recall 11V025, Think dealers inspect the seat belts, reinstall them, or replace them if needed, and that service is free.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is that the seat belt does not hold a child restraint in the passenger seat the way it should. During normal vehicle operation or a crash, the belt can fail to restrain the child as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
What if I bought my Think City used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your 2011 Think City is included, then contact a Think dealer or the authorized Think service line with recall number 11V025.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/11V025000 |
|---|---|
| Think customer service | 855-698-4465 |
| NHTSA recall # | 11V025 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 11V025000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 3, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →