NHTSA recall campaign
23V437000
ManufacturerVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.Reported2023-06-21Affected59 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
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.
Risk
Loose suspension connections can cause steering instability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →