2015 Volkswagen Golf and Volkswagen GTI recall: steering

Volkswagen Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on July 7, 2014. It covers about 2,001 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 2,001
reported: Jul 7, 2014
owners notified: Jul 23, 2014
related complaints: 13

Steering

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: 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.

Recall number 14V412000

Affected vehicles

Volkswagen Golf 2015 2015
Volkswagen GTI 2015 2015

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 13 complaints about steering problems.

2015 Volkswagen Golf 2015 Volkswagen GTI

Questions about recall 14V412000

Is there a recall on the 2015 Volkswagen Golf and Volkswagen GTI steering?

Yes. Recall 14V412000, reported on July 7, 2014, covers about 2,001 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 14V412000?

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.

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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