Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #22V163000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 22V163000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Affecting 2022 golf gti and golf r vehicles Includes 4,269 affected units, Engine Design Cover May Come Loose and Melt, component: ENGINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2022 golf gti and golf r vehicles

Defect Summary

Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 golf gti and golf r vehicles. certain driving situations, such as high acceleration driving maneuvers, may loosen the engine design cover.

Corrective Action

Dealers will remove the engine design cover, free of charge. once parts become available, volkswagen will provide a free updated engine design cover under a separate service action. owner notification letters were mailed by march 29, 2022. owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. volkswagen's number for this recall is 10h5.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 22V163000
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2022-03-16T00:00:00
Subject: Engine design cover may come loose and melt
Component: Engine
Potentially Affected Units: 4,269

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 10H5
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 golf gti and golf r vehicles. certain driving situations, such as high acceleration driving maneuvers, may loosen the engine design cover.
Consequence Summary: A loose engine design cover may contact hot surfaces in the engine compartment and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action: Dealers will remove the engine design cover, free of charge. once parts become available, volkswagen will provide a free updated engine design cover under a separate service action. owner notification letters were mailed by march 29, 2022. owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. volkswagen's number for this recall is 10h5.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 97.66

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SID: row-u56v~4bx9-r5yc
NHTSA ID: 22V163000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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