Recall 14V412000

STEERING

Report Date
20140707
Component
STEERING
Affected Vehicles
2 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety 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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2015 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
2015 VOLKSWAGEN GTI

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.