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Volkswagen recall: Wheels

Do not drive. NHTSA and the maker advise owners not to drive these vehicles until they are repaired.

What is wrong

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (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.

What could happen

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.

The fix

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.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
19V879000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Reported to NHTSA
Dec 11, 2019
Owners notified
Jan 13, 2020
Vehicles or items affected
8
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
Apr 15, 2019 to Jun 12, 2019
Part
Wheels
Maker's own recall number
40P1

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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