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Volkswagen strut mount may be deformed, loosening the bolted connections to the suspension strut mounting.

NHTSA campaign 23V-437 · Reported June 21, 2023 · 59 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Volkswagen GTI and Golf R
VEHICLES AFFECTED
59
REMEDY
Dealers will inspect and replace the right and/or left suspension strut mountings, as necessary, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported a problem with the front macpherson strut. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

The strut mount may be deformed, loosening the bolted connections to the suspension strut mounting.

WHY IT MATTERS

Loose suspension connections can cause steering instability, increasing the risk of a crash.

WHAT TO DO

Take it to a dealer — they will inspect and replace the right and/or left suspension strut mountings, as necessary, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 23V-437.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2023Volkswagen GTI
2023Volkswagen Golf R

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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