Defect Description For Recall
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.”
Make Of Vehicle
VOLKSWAGEN
Model Of Vehicle
GOLF R
Year
2016
Recall Campaign Number
16V337000
Component Description
Equipment:Other:Labels
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20160317
End Of Manufacture
20160323
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
11
Date Owners Notified
20160719
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20160523
Make Campaign Number
01B5
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
567