NHTSA Recall # | 142169 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 20V372000 |
MFG Compaign # | 01E7 |
Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Supplier | VOLKSWAGEN |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | GOLF |
Model Year | 2018 |
Component | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
Date of notification | 09/07/20 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 19/09/24 |
End date of manufacturing | 19/09/24 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 24/06/20 |
Report created | 24/06/20 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | 567 |
Estimated number of affected units | 2 |
Defect summary | Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling two 2018 golf gti vehicles. The vin printed on the federal certification label may not match the actual vin on the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 cfr part 567, "certification." |
Consequence summary | If the stamped vehicle identification number (vin) does not match the vin on the vehicle certification label, owners may be unable to tell if their vehicle is under an important safety recall, possibly exposing them to an increased risk of a crash, fire or injury. |
Corrective action | Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a correct certification label, free of charge. This recall began july 9, 2020. Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01e7. |
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). |