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NHTSA recall 14V412000

Steering · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

July 7, 2014report date
2,001units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details

What's wrong: 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.

Why it matters: A loose stabilizer link may interfere with the vehicle's steering, requiring additional effort to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front stabilizer links, free of charge. The recall began in July 2014.

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All model years NHTSA lists

2015 Volkswagen Golf, 2015 Volkswagen Gti.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 14V412000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.