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VehicleMay 16, 2018252 affected

Volkswagen recall: Unknown or other

What is wrong

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Eos, 2012 Passat, 2012-2016 CC, 2015-2016 e-Golf, 2011-2015 Touareg, 2012-2015 and 2017 Tiguan, and 2011-2016 Golf and 2011-2013 GTI vehicles. Modifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period may cause the affected vehicles to not comply with all of the applicable regulatory requirements.

What could happen

If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.

The fix

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles to make them fully compliant or Volkswagen will repurchase them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 29, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
18V329000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Reported to NHTSA
May 16, 2018
Owners notified
Nov 29, 2018
Vehicles or items affected
252
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
Jul 8, 2016 to Jul 8, 2016
Part
Unknown or other
Maker's own recall number
01C5/01C6

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.

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