Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #20V561000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 20V561000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Affecting 2018 volkswagen golf r and atlas, 2017 golf alltrack and e-golf and 2016-2018 passat vehicles Includes 23 affected units, Modifications to Vehicles Made Them Noncompliant, component: UNKNOWN OR OTHER, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2018 volkswagen golf r and atlas, 2017 golf alltrack and e-golf and 2016-2018 passat vehicles

Defect Summary

Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 volkswagen golf r and atlas, 2017 golf alltrack and e-golf and 2016-2018 passat vehicles. these internal use vehicles were sold without confirmation that they were built to all applicable regulatory requirements and may have been modified prior to sale. as such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of various federal motor vehicle safety standards.

Corrective Action

Volkswagen will notify owners and will repurchase the vehicles. the recall began october 6, 2020. owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. volkswagen's number for this recall is 01e9.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 20V561000
Report Received Date: 2020-09-16T00:00:00
Subject: Modifications to vehicles made them noncompliant
Component: Unknown Or Other
Potentially Affected Units: 23

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 01E9
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 volkswagen golf r and atlas, 2017 golf alltrack and e-golf and 2016-2018 passat vehicles. these internal use vehicles were sold without confirmation that they were built to all applicable regulatory requirements and may have been modified prior to sale. as such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of various federal motor vehicle safety standards.
Consequence Summary: Vehicles that do not meet all regulatory requirements may have an increased risk of a crash or injury to vehicle occupants.
Corrective Action: Volkswagen will notify owners and will repurchase the vehicles. the recall began october 6, 2020. owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. volkswagen's number for this recall is 01e9.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 82.61

Metadata

SID: row-6bug_7s9i-gqg4
NHTSA ID: 20V561000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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