Recall
Volkswagen Gti — 23V437000
NHTSA ID
23V437000
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Gti
Years Affected
2023
Recall Date
2023-06-21
Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT
Units Affected
59
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
40T3
Summary
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.
Consequence
Loose suspension connections can cause steering instability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.