NHTSA recall 14V-412 (14V412000)
steering recall reported July 7, 2014 - about 2,001 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 14V412000
- Also written as
- 14V-412
- Manufacturer number
- 40K9/1W
- Reported
- July 7, 2014
- Vehicles affected
- ~2,001
- Component
- steering
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
A loose stabilizer link may interfere with the vehicle's steering, requiring additional effort to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 14V-412 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.