NHTSA recall 16V-337 (16V337000)
equipment recall reported May 23, 2016 - about 11 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 16V337000
- Also written as
- 16V-337
- Manufacturer number
- 01B5
- Reported
- May 23, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- ~11
- Component
- equipment
What is being recalled
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."
Why it is dangerous
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.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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 repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 16V-337 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
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.