NHTSA recall 23V437000
Suspension › Front › Macpherson strut
Volkswagen Golf R and 1 more
Reported Jun 21, 202359 vehicles affectedVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.Maker’s number 40T3
The defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 Golf R A8 and Golf GTI vehicles. The strut mount may be deformed, loosening the bolted connections to the suspension strut mounting.
The risk
Loose suspension connections can cause steering instability, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the right and/or left suspension strut mountings, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 18, 2023. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 40T3.