2016 Volkswagen Golf R Label Recall

Volkswagen has announced that 11 vehicles have been affected by a Label recall.

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2016 Golf R vehicles manufactured March 17, 2016 to March 23, 2016. The affected vehicles may be equipped with a Federal Certification Label that lists an incorrect rear axle weight limit. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, Certification.""

The listed weight limit is low enough that the vehicle owner may ignore the weight limits and overload the vehicle and exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

2016 Volkswagen Golf R Recall Label

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected certification label, free of charge. The recall began July 2016. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01B5.

Check 2016 Volkswagen Golf R Recalls by VIN

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Where and How to Get Your 2016 Volkswagen Golf R Label Recall Fixed

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