Volkswagen Golf, GTI: Steering

Affects Volkswagen Golf, GTI · 2015 — about 2K vehicles.

The hazard

A loose stabilizer link may interfere with the vehicle's steering, requiring additional effort to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front stabilizer links, free of charge. The recall began in July 2014. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 40K9/1W.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational