VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R 2016: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V831000

Make Model Year
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R 2016
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2022-12-15 2022-11-09 2022-11-09

Production Dates: 2015-11-25 - 2016-01-28

Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 91EN

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 5

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 104

Summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. "Volkswagen" is recalling certain 2016 Golf R vehicles. Incorrect front windshield wiper software was installed which may prevent the wipers from activating. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems."

Consequence

Windshield wipers that cannot be activated may lead to reduced visibility for the driver and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the body control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 15, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91EN.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.nhtsa.gov.