NHTSA Recall 00V280000
NHTSA Campaign Id 00V280000; Date: Sep. 20, 2000
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2000 Volkswagen Golf; 2001 Volkswagen Golf
Component: Suspension:front:control Arm:upper Arm
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Of America,inc
Affected Units:: 4,218
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
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).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 15, 2000
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