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December 11, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V879000
Front Wheel Bearings Improperly Machined
The excessive stress can cause steering, traction or other stability issues or breakage relating to the front wheels, and increase the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V879
Manufacturer Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Components WHEELS
Potential Number of Units Affected 8
Summary
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Jetta GLI, Golf Alltrack, and Golf GTI vehicles. The front wheel bearings may have been improperly machined, potentially causing excessive stress on the wheel, wheel bolts, or wheel bearings.
Remedy
Volkswagen has notified owners, and dealers will replace the wheel bearing assemblies, wheels, and wheel bolts, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen’s number for this recall is 40P1. Note: The affected owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repairs have been made.
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.safercar.gov.
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