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October 5, 2023 Service bulletin

In certain vehicles equipped with a manual transmission, the shift knob could become detached during use

Volkswagen technical service bulletin Circular 34N4 for 2022-2023 Volkswagen GTI, 2022-2023 Volkswagen Golf and 2022-2023 Volkswagen Golf R.

Bulletin number
Circular 34N4
Component
Electrical system: wiring: switches/knobs/buttons
Summary
In certain vehicles equipped with a manual transmission, the shift knob could become detached during use. If this happens, the shift knob can be replaced immediately and this issue does not affect the drivability of the vehicle. The gears can continue to be selected as normal.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 31 complaints in the electrical category.

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