Date: 07.07.2014
Component: Steering
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Of America, Inc.
Description:
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 golf and gti vehicles manufactured january 27, 2014, to may 12, 2014. in the affected vehicles, the stabilizer link fasteners may come loose and possibly interfere with the steering of the vehicle.
Consequencs:
A loose stabilizer link may interfere with the vehicle's steering, requiring additional effort to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Notes:
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front stabilizer links, free of charge. the recall began in july 2014. owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987. volkswagen's number for this recall is 40k9/1w.
Date: 23.01.2015
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline > Fuel Injection System > Fuel Rail
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Description:
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 jetta vehicles manufactured march 28, 2014, to november 24, 2014, 2014-2015 passat vehicles manufactured april 7, 2014, to november 18, 2014, 2015 golf and gti vehicles manufactured july 1, 2014, to november 20, 2014, and 2014-2015 beetle and beetle convertible vehicles manufactured march 31, 2014, to november 27, 2014. a sealing cap at the fuel rail may fail, allowing fuel to leak into the engine compartment.
Consequencs:
A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a vehicle fire.
Notes:
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel rails with new parts, free of charge. the recall began february 6, 2015. owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987. volkswagen's number for this recall is 24bl. note: this recall expands and supersedes recall 14v-809 (volkswagen recall number 24bi) and only affects vehicles not previously repaired under that campaign.
