Volkswagen Group of America (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Golf GTI and Golf R vehicles. Certain driving situations, such as high acceleration driving maneuvers, may loosen the engine design cover.
Volkswagen Group of America – Engine Design Cover May Come Loose and Melt
| Report Received Date | 03/16/2022 |
| NHTSA ID | 22V163000 |
| Consequence Summary | A loose engine design cover may contact hot surfaces in the engine compartment and melt, increasing the risk of a fire. |
| Corrective Action | Dealers will remove the engine design cover, free of charge. Once parts become available, Volkswagen will provide a free updated engine design cover under a separate Service Action. Owner notification letters were mailed by March 29, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 10H5. |
| Recall Code | 10H5 |
| Potentially Affected | 4269 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V163000) |
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