2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack | 2017 Volkswagen Egolf | 2018 Volkswagen Passat | 2018 Volkswagen Golf R | 2018 Volkswagen Atlas | 2016 Volkswagen Passat | 2017 Volkswagen Passat — Unknown or other
Published September 17, 2020 · Recall initiated: September 16, 2020
Summary
NHTSA records recall 20V561000, published September 17, 2020 and initiated September 16, 2020. Recalling firm: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.; 2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack | 2017 Volkswagen Egolf | 2018 Volkswagen Passat | 2018 Volkswagen Golf R | 2018 Volkswagen Atlas | 2016 Volkswagen Passat | 2017 Volkswagen Passat — Unknown or other.
What's the hazard
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Golf R and Atlas, 2017 Golf Alltrack and E-Golf and 2016-2018 Passat vehicles. These internal use vehicles were sold without confirmation that they were built to all applicable regulatory requirements and may have been modified prior to sale. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of various Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
What to do
Volkswagen will notify owners and will repurchase the vehicles. The recall began October 6, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01E9.
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Recall details
- Brand
- VOLKSWAGEN
- Model
- GOLF ALLTRACK
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2017 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF ALLTRACK | 2017 VOLKSWAGEN EGOLF | 2018 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT | 2018 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R | 2018 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS | 2016 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT | 2017 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack | 2017 Volkswagen Egolf | 2018 Volkswagen Passat | 2018 Volkswagen Golf R | 2018 Volkswagen Atlas | 2016 Volkswagen Passat | 2017 Volkswagen Passat — Unknown or other recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 20V561000 on September 17, 2020. Reported hazard: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Golf R and Atlas, 2017 Golf Alltrack and E-Golf and 2016-2018 Passat vehicles. These internal use vehicles were sold without confirmation that they were built to all applicable regulatory requirements and may have been modified prior to sale. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of various Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
What should I do if I have this product?
Volkswagen will notify owners and will repurchase the vehicles. The recall began October 6, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01E9.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: VOLKSWAGEN. Model: GOLF ALLTRACK.