VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 2018: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V372000

Make Model Year
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 2018
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2020-07-09 2020-06-24 2020-06-24

Production Dates: 2017-06-29 - 2018-04-06

Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 01E7

Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 567

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

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.

Remedy

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.

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.safercar.gov.