VOLKSWAGEN GTI 2023: SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V437000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VOLKSWAGEN | GTI | 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
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.
Loose suspension connections can cause steering instability, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
