2016 VW GOLF R RECALL - #16V464000
RECALL FOR LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016 CC vehicles manufactured January 12, 2016, to February 3, 2016, Golf R and Tiguan vehicles manufactured November 25, 2015, to January 28, 2016, and e-Golf vehicles manufactured November 25, 2015, to January 11, 2016. Vibrations, such as those created by opening and closing a vehicle door, may cause the rear child door locks to disengage, allowing a child to open a rear door while inside the vehicle.
Information provided by the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2016 VW GOLF R |
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| Manufacturer |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
11/25/2015 - 1/28/2016 |
| Recalled on |
6/24/2016 |
| Influenced by |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
8/22/2016 |
| # Affected |
5,658 |
| Recalled for |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES |
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| Description |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016 CC vehicles manufactured January 12, 2016, to February 3, 2016, Golf R and Tiguan vehicles manufactured November 25, 2015, to January 28, 2016, and e-Golf vehicles manufactured November 25, 2015, to January 11, 2016. Vibrations, such as those created by opening and closing a vehicle door, may cause the rear child door locks to disengage, allowing a child to open a rear door while inside the vehicle. |
| Consequences |
If an unrestrained child unexpectedly opens a door, they may fall from the vehicle increasing their risk of injury. |
| Corrective action |
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the child lock(s), free of charge. The recall began on August 22, 2016. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 58C9. |
| 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. |
| See also |
2016 VW GOLF R Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
2016 VW GOLF R Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, PASSENGER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2016 VW GOLF R Recall for VISIBILITY/WIPER
2016 VW GOLF R Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, BODY CONTROL MODULE, SOFTWARE
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