2018 Volkswagen Golf R | 2019 Volkswagen Golf R | 2017 Volkswagen Cc | 2017 Volkswagen E-Golf | 2017 Volkswagen Golf | 2017 Volkswagen Touareg | 2018 Volkswagen Atlas | 2016 Volkswagen Passat | 2017 Volkswagen Passat | 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan — Unknown or other
Published May 6, 2021 · Recall initiated: May 5, 2021
Summary
NHTSA records recall 21V321000, published May 6, 2021 and initiated May 5, 2021. Recalling firm: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.; 2018 Volkswagen Golf R | 2019 Volkswagen Golf R | 2017 Volkswagen Cc | 2017 Volkswagen E-Golf | 2017 Volkswagen Golf | 2017 Volkswagen Touareg | 2018 Volkswagen Atlas | 2016 Volkswagen Passat | 2017 Volkswagen Passat | 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan — Unknown or other.
What's the hazard
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Touareg GP, Tiguan, Golf A6, E-Golf GP, CCF, 2016-2017 Passat GP, 2018-2019 Golf R GP, and 2018 Atlas 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 repurchase the vehicles. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01F1.
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Recall details
- Brand
- VOLKSWAGEN
- Model
- GOLF R
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2018 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R | 2019 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R | 2017 VOLKSWAGEN CC | 2017 VOLKSWAGEN E-GOLF | 2017 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF | 2017 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG | 2018 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS | 2016 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT | 2017 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT | 2017 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2018 Volkswagen Golf R | 2019 Volkswagen Golf R | 2017 Volkswagen Cc | 2017 Volkswagen E-Golf | 2017 Volkswagen Golf | 2017 Volkswagen Touareg | 2018 Volkswagen Atlas | 2016 Volkswagen Passat | 2017 Volkswagen Passat | 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan — Unknown or other recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 21V321000 on May 6, 2021. Reported hazard: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Touareg GP, Tiguan, Golf A6, E-Golf GP, CCF, 2016-2017 Passat GP, 2018-2019 Golf R GP, and 2018 Atlas 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 repurchase the vehicles. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01F1.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: VOLKSWAGEN. Model: GOLF R.