VW begins recall of Golf model

Volkswagen (VW) has started recalling cars with the EA 189 engine, including the Golf TDI Blue Motion Technology.

The model is the first vehicle that customers will be able make a service appointment for, with 15,000 Golf cars set to be recalled into workshops. After confirmation from the Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA), affected vehicle owners have received their first letter informing them about the recall measure. A second letter will then be sent asking the owner to make a workshop appointment with a VW parter company of their choice.

The vehicles concerned will be staggered in several groups so workshops can recall affected cars in a way which allows for efficient implementation of the modifications.

VW is currently working to implement the technical solutions necessary to rectify the vehicles affected by the NOx issue.

As part of the recall process all customers will be offered a range of appropriate replacement mobility options free of charge.

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