2000 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF Recalls — Canada & USA

The 2000 Volkswagen Golf has 4 recalls, the most serious involving a front suspension control arm that can gradually loosen and fully separate from the body structure, causing loss of steering control while driving. A bracket that attaches the front control arm to the vehicle's frame may not have been welded with sufficient strength, allowing the arm to work loose over time until it breaks free entirely. There is also an electrical concern: contacts inside the hazard switch relay can degrade from the current load of higher-wattage turn signal bulbs, causing the turn signals and hazard flashers to work intermittently or stop functioning. The remaining recall is a compliance issue involving child seat anchor points in the rear seats, which were not properly marked or described in the owner's manual as required.