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Volkswagen Golf GTI Has Wrong VIN on Label

NHTSA campaign 20V372000 · Reported 2020-06-24 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

If the stamped vehicle identification number (VIN) does not match the VIN on the Vehicle Certification Label, owners may be unable to tell if their vehicle is under an important safety recall, possibly exposing them to an increased risk of a crash, fire or injury. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

What's wrong, in plain English

Only two 2018 Golf GTIs are involved. The sticker that certifies the car meets federal safety rules shows a vehicle identification number that does not match the number actually stamped on the car. Nothing mechanical is wrong. The problem is that the wrong number can stop you from finding out whether your car is included in a future safety recall, which could leave a real defect unrepaired. The dealer puts on a corrected label for free.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, using the number stamped on the vehicle. 2. Contact your Volkswagen dealer or Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and mention recall 01E7. 3. Have the corrected certification label installed — it is free.

Affected vehicles (1)

2018 Volkswagen Golf

Who to contact

Volkswagen — official Volkswagen recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-893-5298

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Volkswagen label recalls: wrong tire, VIN and weight rating stickers · all 3 Volkswagen recalls in this area

Official notice

Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling two 2018 Golf GTI vehicles. The VIN printed on the Federal Certification label may not match the actual VIN on the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Safety risk: If the stamped vehicle identification number (VIN) does not match the VIN on the Vehicle Certification Label, owners may be unable to tell if their vehicle is under an important safety recall, possibly exposing them to an increased risk of a crash, fire or injury.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a correct certification label, free of charge. This recall began July 9, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01E7.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.