VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R 2023: SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V437000

Make Model Year
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R 2023
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2023-07-06 2023-06-21 2023-06-21

Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 40T3

Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 59

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. "Volkswagen" is recalling certain 2023 Golf R A8 and Golf GTI vehicles. The strut mount may be deformed, loosening the bolted connections to the suspension strut mounting.

Consequence

Loose suspension connections can cause steering instability, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the right and/or left suspension strut mountings, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 18, 2023. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 40T3.

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.