2022 Volkswagen GTI, Golf R recalled for removable engine covers

Sales of the eighth-generation Volkswagen GTI and Golf R only started late last year, but the hot hatchbacks have already experienced their first round of recalls. In an announcement First filed March 16The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued a recall of more than 4000 examples of the 2022 GTI and Golf R because the engine cover has the potential to loosen and melt if it touches certain parts. of the powertrain, increasing the risk of a fire occurring in the engine compartment.

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One update report from March 21 shows 4269 affected vehicles: 3404 GTI and 865 Golf Rs. The engine cover can become immobilized during “specific driving maneuvers with extreme acceleration”, which can be a common behavior when driving sporty Volkswagen hatchbacks. NHTSA warns: If the loose cap comes into contact with hot surfaces underneath the hood such as the turbocharger, the cap could melt and could cause a fire. The organization said that if the lid hadn’t broken off from the fixing points, owners could smell a burning smell coming from the engine compartment.

Volkswagen said it plans to remove the engine cover from the affected cars while it works on a redesigned unit. Once the improved cover is ready, the owner can bring the vehicle back to the dealer and have it installed for free. Meanwhile, the lack of an engine cover shouldn’t affect the ownership experience much, although the car could sound noisier if it weren’t for the shrill sound most engine covers include. Starting in February 2022, Volkswagen has begun production of the GTI and Golf R without the engine cover, according to the report. Owners of affected vehicles will begin receiving recall notices from Volkswagen on May 13.

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