CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling two 2018 Golf GTI vehicles. The VIN printed on the Federal Certification label may not match the actual VIN on the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
- Risk
- If the stamped vehicle identification number (VIN) does not match the VIN on the Vehicle Certification Label, owners may be unable to tell if their vehicle is under an important safety recall, possibly exposing them to an increased risk of a crash, fire or injury.
- Remedy
- Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a correct certification label, free of charge. This recall began July 9, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01E7.
- 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
On certain 2018 Volkswagen Golf GTI vehicles, the VIN printed on the Federal Certification label may not match the VIN stamped on the vehicle. This means the vehicle does not fully comply with federal certification requirements.
The mismatch matters for safety because owners and dealers rely on the certification label and VIN to check whether a vehicle is under an open safety recall. If the numbers do not match, you may be unable to tell whether your vehicle has an important recall pending, which could leave you at higher risk of a crash, fire, or injury.
Volkswagen will notify affected owners, and dealers will install a correct certification label at no cost to you. To learn more, contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and reference recall number 01E7. You can also check your VIN for open recalls on NHTSA's website.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Volkswagen Golf | 2018 |
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