NHTSA recall 20V-561 (20V561000)
unknown or other recall reported September 16, 2020 - about 23 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 20V561000
- Also written as
- 20V-561
- Manufacturer number
- 01E9
- Reported
- September 16, 2020
- Vehicles affected
- ~23
- Component
- unknown or other
What is being recalled
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Golf R and Atlas, 2017 Golf Alltrack and E-Golf and 2016-2018 Passat vehicles. These internal use vehicles were sold without confirmation that they were built to all applicable regulatory requirements and may have been modified prior to sale. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of various Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
Why it is dangerous
Vehicles that do not meet all regulatory requirements may have an increased risk of a crash or injury to vehicle occupants.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Volkswagen will notify owners and will repurchase the vehicles. The recall began October 6, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01E9.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 20V-561 when calling a dealer.
Affected 4 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.