2000-2001 Volkswagen Golf recall: upper arm
Volkswagen Of America,inc reported this safety recall on September 20, 2000. It covers about 4,218 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 4,218
- reported
- Sep 20, 2000
- owners notified
- Sep 15, 2000
- related complaints
- 8
Suspension: front: control arm: upper arm
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. One of two brackets used to bolt the front suspension control arm in front of the vehicle to the body structure may not have been welded sufficiently.
- Risk
- The control arm could gradually loosen and ultimately separate from its bracket in normal driving which could cause the vehicle to be difficult to control or result in loss of control. As the bracket loosens, loud metallic knocking sounds in from the vehicle will be heard.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the bracket and if the welding is insufficient, will replace the control arm.
Recall number 00V280000
Affected vehicles
- Volkswagen Golf 2000-2001 20002001
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 8 complaints about suspension problems.
Questions about recall 00V280000
Is there a recall on the 2000-2001 Volkswagen Golf upper arm?
Yes. Recall 00V280000, reported on September 20, 2000, covers about 4,218 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 00V280000?
Dealers will inspect the bracket and if the welding is insufficient, will replace the control arm.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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