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NHTSA recall 22V831000

Electrical system › Body control module › Software

Volkswagen Golf R

Reported Nov 9, 20225 vehicles affectedVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.Maker’s number 91EN

The defect

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."

The risk

Windshield wipers that cannot be activated may lead to reduced visibility for the driver and increase the risk of a crash.

The remedy

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.

Electrical system › Body control module › SoftwareVisibility/wiper

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Vehicles in this recall

Volkswagen Golf R
2016

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.