The excessive stress can cause steering, traction or other stability issues or breakage relating to the front wheels, and increase the risk of a crash.
The excessive stress can cause steering, traction or other stability issues or breakage relating to the front wheels, and increase the risk of a crash.
We break every recall down into plain English — this one’s still on our list. Until our write-up is ready, the official NHTSA hazard and remedy below have the full, accurate details.
Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224485-volkswagen-golf-2019-recall-wheels · Recall date November 12, 2019 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V879000
“VOLKSWAGEN GOLF (2019) recall — Wheels.” GovInfoNow, recall dated November 12, 2019. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224485-volkswagen-golf-2019-recall-wheels. Based on NHTSA recall 19V879000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V879000).
Volkswagen has notified owners, and dealers will replace the wheel bearing assemblies, wheels, and wheel bolts, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 40P1. Note: The affected owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repairs have been made.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 19V879000 — Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. VOLKSWAGEN GOLF (2019) recall — Wheels Hello, I own a VOLKSWAGEN GOLF (2019) recall — Wheels that is covered by recall 19V879000 from Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. The official recall notice states: Volkswagen has notified owners, and dealers will replace the wheel bearing assemblies, wheels, and wheel bolts, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 40P1. Note: The affected owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repairs have been made. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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