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Vehicle recall 16V337000 · May 23, 2016

2016 Volkswagen Golf R

The affected vehicles may be equipped with a Federal Certification Label that lists an incorrect rear axle weight limit.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2016 Golf R vehicles manufactured March 17, 2016 to March 23, 2016. The affected vehicles may be equipped with a Federal Certification Label that lists an incorrect rear axle weight limit. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Consequence
The listed weight limit is low enough that the vehicle owner may ignore the weight limits and overload the vehicle and exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected certification label, free of charge. The recall began July 2016. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01B5.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
16V337000
Reported to NHTSA
May 23, 2016
Filed by
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Manufacturer campaign
01B5
Owner notification
July 19, 2016
Vehicles potentially affected
11
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Equipment › Other › Labels
Recall 16V337000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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