4 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Posted on: 2016-06-24
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016 cc vehicles manufactured january 12, 2016, to february 3, 2016, golf r and tiguan vehicles manufactured november 25, 2015, to january 28, 2016, and e-golf vehicles manufactured november 25, 2015, to january 11, 2016. Vibrations, such as those created by opening and closing a vehicle door, may cause the rear child door locks to disengage, allowing a child to open a rear door while inside the vehicle.
Consequence
If an unrestrained child unexpectedly opens a door, they may fall from the vehicle increasing their risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the child lock(s), free of charge. The recall began on august 22, 2016. Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 58c9.
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.
DEFECT #2 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Posted on: 2016-05-23
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2016 golf r vehicles manufactured march 17, 2016 to march 23, 2016. The affected vehicles may be equipped with a federal certification label that lists an incorrect rear axle weight limit. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 cfr part 567, certification.
Consequence
The listed weight limit is low enough that the vehicle owner may ignore the weight limits and overload the vehicle and exceed the gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr), thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected certification label, free of charge. The recall began july 2016. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01b5.
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.
DEFECT #3 - VISIBILITY/WIPER
Posted on: 2022-11-09
Description
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.
Corrective Action
Dealers will update the body control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed january 6, 2023. 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.
DEFECT #4 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
Posted on: 2022-11-09
Description
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.
Corrective Action
Dealers will update the body control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed january 6, 2023. 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.