Volkswagen Recalls 2016 Golf R Vehicles for Incorrect Certification Label
Volkswagen is recalling 2016 Golf R vehicles because the Federal Certification Label lists an incorrect rear axle weight limit, which may lead to vehicle overloading.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where the defect (incorrect weight limit) increases the risk of a crash, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.
Plain-English summary
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2016 Golf R vehicles manufactured between March 17, 2016, and March 23, 2016. The affected vehicles may be equipped with a Federal Certification Label that lists an incorrect rear axle weight limit. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
The incorrect weight limit listed on the label is low enough that vehicle owners may ignore the weight limits and overload the vehicle. This could cause the vehicle to exceed its Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected certification label free of charge. The recall began in July 2016. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.safercar.gov.
The recalled product
- Product
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R
- Brand
- VOLKSWAGEN
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Passenger Car
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 11
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- GOLF R
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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