2016 VW GOLF R RECALL - #22V831000
RECALL FOR VISIBILITY/WIPER
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016 Golf R vehicles. Incorrect front windshield wiper software was installed which may prevent the wipers from activating. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems."
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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 |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
11/9/2022 |
| Influenced by |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
12/15/2022 |
| # Affected |
5 |
| Recalled for |
VISIBILITY/WIPER |
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| Description |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016 Golf R vehicles. Incorrect front windshield wiper software was installed which may prevent the wipers from activating. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems." |
| Consequences |
Windshield wipers that cannot be activated may lead to reduced visibility for the driver and increase the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
Dealers will update the body control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 15, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91EN. |
| 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.nhtsa.gov. |
| See also |
2016 VW GOLF R Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
2016 VW GOLF R Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
2016 VW GOLF R Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, PASSENGER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2016 VW GOLF R Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, BODY CONTROL MODULE, SOFTWARE
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