NHTSA Recall 00V280000: Suspension: upper arm
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 4,218 vehicles. It affects 2000–2001 Volkswagen Golf.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V280000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SUSPENSION › FRONT › CONTROL ARM › UPPER ARM |
| Report received | September 20, 2000 |
| Owner notification | September 15, 2000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. One of two brackets used to bolt the front suspension control arm in front of the vehicle to the body structure may not have been welded sufficiently.
Safety risk
The control arm could gradually loosen and ultimately separate from its bracket in normal driving which could cause the vehicle to be difficult to control or result in loss of control. As the bracket loosens, loud metallic knocking sounds in from the vehicle will be heard.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the bracket and if the welding is insufficient, will replace the control arm.
Notes
Owner notification began september 15, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V280000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.