Component
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
Your vehicle was modified during an evaluation period and might not meet all safety standards, which could make it fail a safety inspection or even lead to a recall. We're not sure what specific part is affected, so we're treating the whole vehicle as a potential issue.
Risk if Unfixed
If your vehicle doesn't meet safety standards, you could be at a higher risk of a crash or injury, or even a fire.
Free Fix
Your dealer will check your vehicle to ensure it meets all safety standards. If necessary, they'll make repairs for free or even buy it back from you, at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.
Original — Remedy
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.
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