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2000 Volkswagen GOLF Suspension Front Control Arm Upper Arm Recall


NHTSA Recall #	5826
NHTSA Compaign #	00V280000
MFG Compaign #
Manufacturer	VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
Supplier	VOLKSWAGEN
Brand	VOLKSWAGEN
Model	GOLF
Model Year	2000
Component	SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM
Date of notification	15/09/00
Begin date of manufacuring	01/04/00
End date of manufacturing	31/08/00
Type of recall	V
Recall initiator	MFR
Report received	20/09/00
Report created	22/09/00
Regulation part number
FMV safety standard number
Estimated number of affected units	4218
Defect summary	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.
Consequence summary	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.
Corrective action	Dealers will inspect the bracket and if the welding is insufficient, will replace the control arm.
Recall notes	Owner notification began september 15, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987. 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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2000 Volkswagen GOLF Suspension Front Control Arm Upper Arm Recall

2000 Volkswagen GOLF Suspension Front Control Arm Upper Arm Recall

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