Volkswagen Group of America (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Jetta GLI, Golf Alltrack, and Golf GTI vehicles. The front wheel bearings may have been improperly machined, potentially causing excessive stress on the wheel, wheel bolts, or wheel bearings.
Volkswagen Group of America – Front Wheel Bearings Improperly Machined
Affected models: Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Jetta
| Report Received Date | 20191211 |
| NHTSA ID | 19V879000 |
| Consequence Summary | The excessive stress can cause steering, traction or other stability issues or breakage relating to the front wheels, and increase the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective Action | Volkswagen has notified owners, and dealers will replace the wheel bearing assemblies, wheels, and wheel bolts, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 40P1. Note: The affected owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repairs have been made. |
| Recall Code | 40P1 |
| Potentially Affected | 8 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | Yes |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V879000) |
What the owner should do?
You can check if your specific car is affected by a recall by entering your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on the NHTSA website. The VIN is a unique code that identifies your vehicle and can be found on your car's registration, insurance documents, or near the base of the windshield on the driver's side.
If the recall involves your car, you should make immediate contact with a dealer or workshop that’s been officially authorised to perform repairs on behalf of the manufacturer and ask for the details.
This notification is purely informative for the vehicle type you have selected. As these deficiencies often relate to specific components (engine type, bodywork, equipment), the recall may not apply to all vehicles of this type. For more detailed information on possible recalls for your vehicle, please contact an authorised workshop.
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