2016 Volkswagen Golf R — Equipment: other: labels
Published May 23, 2016 · Recall initiated: May 23, 2016
Summary
NHTSA records recall 16V337000, published May 23, 2016. Recalling firm: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.; 2016 Volkswagen Golf R — Equipment: other: labels.
What's the hazard
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."
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- VOLKSWAGEN
- Model
- GOLF R
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2016 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2016 Volkswagen Golf R — Equipment: other: labels recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 16V337000 on May 23, 2016. Reported hazard: 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."
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: VOLKSWAGEN. Model: GOLF R.