CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- Problem
- 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."
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain vehicles have a Federal Certification Label that lists an incorrect rear axle weight limit. Because the listed limit is lower than it should be, an owner could be misled about how much weight the vehicle can carry. Overloading the vehicle beyond its Gross Vehicle Weight Rating increases the risk of a crash.
The repair is free. Dealers will install a corrected certification label. Volkswagen will also notify affected owners directly.
To find out whether your vehicle is affected, check your VIN for open recalls at an authorized dealer or on the NHTSA website, and contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer to have the corrected label installed at no cost.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Volkswagen Golf R | 2016 |
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