Recall 20V372000

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Report Date
20200624
Component
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Affected Vehicles
1 models

Defect Description

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling two 2018 Golf GTI vehicles. The VIN printed on the Federal Certification label may not match the actual VIN on the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

Safety Consequence

If the stamped vehicle identification number (VIN) does not match the VIN on the Vehicle Certification Label, owners may be unable to tell if their vehicle is under an important safety recall, possibly exposing them to an increased risk of a crash, fire or injury.

Remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a correct certification label, free of charge. This recall began July 9, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01E7.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2018 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

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