Now Hear This! VW Recall
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Volkswagen has just announced a recall and stop-sale order of the 2015 VW Golf and GTI vehicles in the U.S. and in Canada, due to a possible steering issue.
Which VW models are affected by the recall?
Model year 2015 Golf and GTI vehicles.
What causes the possible steering issue?
The front stabilizer link fasteners can work themselves loose, because they may have been improperly torqued during assembly. This can affect the steering and possibly cause a crash.
Are there any known accidents attributed to the defect?
At this time, no known accidents have been reported by VW attributing to the defect.
What do I do if my car is one of those affected?
VW will be notifying all owners affected by the recall soon, and will replace the front stabilizer links free of charge.
If your VW is part of this recall and you have not been notified, call your local, independent VW repair shop to schedule an appointment to have your VW checked and serviced for the defect.
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