NHTSA Recall # | 104535 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 14V412000 |
MFG Compaign # | 40K9/1W |
Manufacturer | Volkswagen of America, Inc. |
Supplier | VOLKSWAGEN |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | GOLF |
Model Year | 2015 |
Component | STEERING |
Date of notification | 23/07/14 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 27/01/14 |
End date of manufacturing | 12/05/14 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 07/07/14 |
Report created | 09/07/14 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 2001 |
Defect summary | Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 golf and gti vehicles manufactured january 27, 2014, to may 12, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the stabilizer link fasteners may come loose and possibly interfere with the steering of the vehicle. |
Consequence summary | A loose stabilizer link may interfere with the vehicle's steering, requiring additional effort to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front stabilizer links, free of charge. The recall began in july 2014. Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 40k9/1w. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |