Safety Recall NHTSA · 14V412000 Reported July 7, 2014

Front stabilizer links may detach

Q: What is recall 14V412000?

NHTSA recall 14V412000 was issued by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. on July 7, 2014. It addresses: Front stabilizer links may detach. The recall affects approximately 2,001 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. · N/A · 2,001 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

14V412000

Manufacturer Campaign

40K9/1W

Manufacturer

Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

2,001

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

July 7, 2014

Completion Rate

97.55

Defect Summary

Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 golf and gti vehicles manufactured january 27, 2014, to may 12, 2014. in the affected vehicles, the stabilizer link fasteners may come loose and possibly interfere with the steering of the vehicle.

Safety Consequence

A loose stabilizer link may interfere with the vehicle's steering, requiring additional effort to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front stabilizer links, free of charge. the recall began in july 2014. owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987. volkswagen's number for this recall is 40k9/1w.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 14V412000 or campaign 40K9/1W.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

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FAQ: Recall 14V412000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 14V412000?

NHTSA recall 14V412000 was issued by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. on July 7, 2014. It addresses: Front stabilizer links may detach. The recall affects approximately 2,001 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 14V412000 or the manufacturer campaign number 40K9/1W. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.