Recall 23V437000

SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT

Report Date

20230621

Component

SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT

Affected Vehicles

2 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety 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.

Affected Vehicles

Year	Make	Model
2023	VOLKSWAGEN	GOLF R
2023	VOLKSWAGEN	GTI

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