Recalls
Recall 234042
USA Recall: A damaged coolant hose can leak, causing the engine to overheat, and increasing the risk of fire. in addition, large amounts of coolant spilling onto the roadway can increase the risk of a crash to other vehicles.
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022-2023 golf r a8 and golf gti vehicles. the radiator may not have been attached correctly to the intercooler, which can result in a damaged coolant hose.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will inspect the radiator and replace any damaged parts, as necessary, free of charge. owner notification letters are expected to be mailed november 18, 2022. owners may contact volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. volkswagen's number for this recall is 19q8.
Additional 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.nhtsa.gov.
Affected Vehicles