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2012 Volkswagen GOLF Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1396116
Internal NHTSA #	11011753
Manufacurer	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Brand	VOLKSWAGEN
Model	GOLF
Model Year	2012
File date	31/07/17
Component	STEERING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	My local volkswagen dealership stated there is a recall on certain vw models for the clock-spring located inside the steering column. My vehicle has been making a terrible noise when i turn the wheel in either direction, which vw attributes to the clock-spring. They told me the 2012 golf tdi model is not covered under the recall but apparently this clock-spring problem impacts other models. They warned the problem will get worse and eventually impact the steering, airbag, turn signals, horn, and other electrical components inside the steering wheel. They quoted the cost to replace the clock-spring is $890. So my question is can the recall be broadened to include 2012 golf tdis as well?
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	44000
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	DAYTON, OH
VIN pattern	WVWDM7AJ1CWXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?	N
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Date of purchase	08/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2012 Volkswagen GOLF Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2012 Volkswagen GOLF Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects

What is Recall?

What is Failure?

What is Defect?