VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 2015: STEERING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V412000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VOLKSWAGEN | GOLF | 2015 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2014-07-23 | 2014-07-07 | 2014-07-09 |
Production Dates: 2014-01-27 - 2014-05-12
Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 40K9/1W
Component: STEERING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2001
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
A loose stabilizer link may interfere with the vehicle's steering, requiring additional effort to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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.safercar.gov.
