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2016 Volkswagen Golf R recall: labels

Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on May 23, 2016. It covers about 11 vehicles.

vehicles affected
11
reported
May 23, 2016
owners notified
Jul 19, 2016

Equipment: other: labels

What is wrong
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2016 Golf R vehicles manufactured March 17, 2016 to March 23, 2016. The affected vehicles may be equipped with a Federal Certification Label that lists an incorrect rear axle weight limit. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Risk
The listed weight limit is low enough that the vehicle owner may ignore the weight limits and overload the vehicle and exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected certification label, free of charge. The recall began July 2016. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01B5.

Recall number 16V337000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 16V337000

Is there a recall on the 2016 Volkswagen Golf R labels?

Yes. Recall 16V337000, reported on May 23, 2016, covers about 11 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 16V337000?

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected certification label, free of charge. The recall began July 2016. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01B5.

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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