Recall
Volkswagen Golf — 14V412000
NHTSA ID
14V412000
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Years Affected
2015
Recall Date
2014-07-07
Component
STEERING
Units Affected
2,001
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
40K9/1W
Summary
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.
Consequence
A loose stabilizer link may interfere with the vehicle's steering, requiring additional effort to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front stabilizer links, free of charge. The recall began in July 2014. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 40K9/1W.