NHTSA Campaign 22V831000
VISIBILITY/WIPER
NHTSA campaign 22V831000 covers 1 year-make-model version listed here and concerns the visibility/wiper. The repair is free.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc filed the report for 22V831000 with NHTSA on November 9, 2022; the manufacturer initiated the recall.
For 22V831000, NHTSA lists up to 5 potentially affected vehicles.
Owner notification letters for 22V831000 were scheduled from December 15, 2022, 36 days after the report.
22V831000 covers 1 model from Volkswagen, model years 2016.
By potentially affected vehicles, 22V831000 ranks 263 of 280 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc recalls on this site.
What this recall covers
- The defect
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016 Golf R vehicles. Incorrect front windshield wiper software was installed which may prevent the wipers from activating. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems."
- The risk
- Windshield wipers that cannot be activated may lead to reduced visibility for the driver and increase the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will update the body control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 15, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91EN.
Reported November 9, 2022
Vehicles covered by 22V831000 (1)
Volkswagen (1)
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 22V831000, not that your own vehicle does: a campaign covers a range of VINs. A VIN check on NHTSA's lookup shows whether it is.
Newest record on this page: November 9, 2022. Data: NHTSA recall and owner-complaint files. How these figures are counted