Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #16V337000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V337000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Affecting model year 2016 golf r vehicles manufactured march 17, 2016 to march 23, 2016 Includes 11 affected units, Vehicle Weight Information Understated/Part 567, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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model year 2016 golf r vehicles manufactured march 17, 2016 to march 23, 2016

Defect Summary

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."

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V337000

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2016-05-23T00:00:00

Subject: Vehicle weight information understated/part 567

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 11

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 01B5

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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."

Consequence Summary: The listed weight limit is low enough that the vehicle owner may ignore the weight limits and overload the vehicle and exceed the gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr), thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 81.82

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NHTSA ID: 16V337000

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