NHTSA 23V437000 United States
Volkswagen Golf R recall: Suspension:front:macpherson Strut
Official safety recall 23V437000 published by NHTSA.
High risk
Contact an authorised dealer of the maker. Recall repairs are free of charge.
Campaign23V437000
ComponentSuspension:front:macpherson Strut
Report date2023-06-21
ManufacturerVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Affected vehicles
| Vehicle | Model year | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Golf R | 2023 | United States |
The problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 Golf R A8 and Golf GTI vehicles. The strut mount may be deformed, loosening the bolted connections to the suspension strut mounting.
Loose suspension connections can cause steering instability, increasing the risk of a crash.
The official remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the right and/or left suspension strut mountings, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 18, 2023. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 40T3.