2001 VW GOLF RECALL - #00V280000
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : FRONT : CONTROL ARM : UPPER ARM
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. ONE OF TWO BRACKETS USED TO BOLT THE FRONT SUSPENSION CONTROL ARM IN FRONT OF THE VEHICLE TO THE BODY STRUCTURE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN WELDED SUFFICIENTLY.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2001 VW GOLF |
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| Manufacturer |
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC |
| Manufactured between |
4/1/2000 - 8/31/2000 |
| Recalled on |
9/22/2000 |
| Influenced by |
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC |
| Owners Notified on |
9/15/2000 |
| # Affected |
4,218 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. ONE OF TWO BRACKETS USED TO BOLT THE FRONT SUSPENSION CONTROL ARM IN FRONT OF THE VEHICLE TO THE BODY STRUCTURE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN WELDED SUFFICIENTLY. |
| Consequences |
THE CONTROL ARM COULD GRADUALLY LOOSEN AND ULTIMATELY SEPARATE FROM ITS BRACKET IN NORMAL DRIVING WHICH COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO BE DIFFICULT TO CONTROL OR RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL. AS THE BRACKET LOOSENS, LOUD METALLIC KNOCKING SOUNDS IN FROM THE VEHICLE WILL BE HEARD. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRACKET AND IF THE WELDING IS INSUFFICIENT, WILL REPLACE THE CONTROL ARM. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 15, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
2001 VW GOLF Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
2001 VW GOLF Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
2001 VW GOLF Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS, SWITCH
2001 VW GOLF Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS, SWITCH
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