Automotive recall

Transport Canada Recall - 2022642 - VOLKSWAGEN

Brand(s)
Last updated

Summary

Product
Car recalled by VOLKSWAGEN
Issue
Vehicle - Visual System
What to do

Please see corrective actions section below

Affected products

2016 | VOLKSWAGEN | GOLF R

Issue

Issue:
On a small number of Golf R models, the incorrect windshield wiper software may have been installed during production. As a result, the windshield wipers may not work.

Safety Risk:
Windshield wipers that don't work could affect a driver's visibility and increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Actions:
Volkswagen will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the body control module (BCM) software.

Additional information

Background

Visit Transport Canada’s Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database for the original recall.

Details
Original published date:
Alert / recall type
Automotive recall
Category
Vehicles - Car
Companies
Published by
Transport Canada
Audience
General public
Identification number
RA-72280
Transport Canada ID
2022642

Get notified

Receive notifications for new and updated recalls and alerts by category.

Subscribe