Volkswagen Group of America (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.
Volkswagen Group of America – Deformation of the Strut Mount
| Report Received Date | 06/21/2023 |
| NHTSA ID | 23V437000 |
| Consequence Summary | Loose suspension connections can cause steering instability, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective Action | 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. |
| Recall Code | 40T3 |
| Potentially Affected | 59 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V437000) |
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