| Make : VOLKSWAGEN | Model : GOLF | Year : 2000 |
| Build Dates : 20000401 - 20000831 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 00V280000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20000915 | Date Received by ODI: 20000920 | Date Added to Database: 20000922 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | ||
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| Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 4218 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. ONE OF TWO BRACKETS USED TO BOLT THE FRONT SUSPENSION CONTROL ARM IN FRONT OF THE VEHICLE TO THE BODY STRUCTURE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN WELDED SUFFICIENTLY. |
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Consequence:
THE CONTROL ARM COULD GRADUALLY LOOSEN AND ULTIMATELY SEPARATE FROM ITS BRACKET IN NORMAL DRIVING WHICH COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO BE DIFFICULT TO CONTROL OR RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL. AS THE BRACKET LOOSENS, LOUD METALLIC KNOCKING SOUNDS IN FROM THE VEHICLE WILL BE HEARD. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRACKET AND IF THE WELDING IS INSUFFICIENT, WILL REPLACE THE CONTROL ARM. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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