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Recall 2000189 — Volkswagen Golf – Major League Recalls

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Recall 2000189 — VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

Transport CanadaLow Risk

September 14, 2000

2001 VOLKSWAGEN GOLFTransport Canada Recall #2000189

OTHER

The official notice

Defect

Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of CMVSS 115 - Vehicle Identification Number. Vehicles were produced with a V.I.N. which contains an incorrect check digit.

Safety Risk

No risk description available.

Remedy

V.I.N. Plate and Certification Label will be replaced.

32 vehicles affectedMfr ref: UTUpdated June 10, 2026

Affected Vehicles

2001 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF2 recalls