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NHTSA Recall 14V412000: Steering

Volkswagen of America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,001 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Volkswagen Golf.

2,001
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2014
owners notified (July 23)
NHTSA campaign14V412000
Manufacturer campaign40K9/1W
ComponentSTEERING
Report receivedJuly 7, 2014
Owner notificationJuly 23, 2014
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety risk

A loose stabilizer link may interfere with the vehicle's steering, requiring additional effort to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

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.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 14V412000

Make and modelModel years
Volkswagen Golf2015
Volkswagen GTI2015

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.