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March 16, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V163000
Engine Design Cover May Come Loose and Melt
A loose engine design cover may contact hot surfaces in the engine compartment and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V163
Manufacturer Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Components ENGINE
Potential Number of Units Affected 4,269
Summary
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Golf GTI and Golf R vehicles. Certain driving situations, such as high acceleration driving maneuvers, may loosen the engine design cover.
Remedy
Dealers will remove the engine design cover, free of charge. Once parts become available, Volkswagen will provide a free updated engine design cover under a separate Service Action. Owner notification letters were mailed by March 29, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen’s number for this recall is 10H5.
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.
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