Volkswagen Golf, Vento Recall R/1994/069: Ball Joint To Wishbone Security, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 14 Nov 1994
- Launched
- 76
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1994/069
- DVSA reference
Volkswagen recalled Golf, Vento vehicles built between 1 January 1994 and 31 January 1994. As a result of an assembly fault the bolts securing the ball joints on the wishbone may loosen. The dealer will replace if any bolt is insufficiently torqued all three mounting bolts. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
As a result of an assembly fault the bolts securing the ball joints on the wishbone may loosen. In extreme cases this could result in loss of steering control.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BALL JOINT TO WISHBONE SECURITY Defect: As a result of an assembly fault the bolts securing the ball joints on the wishbone may loosen. In extreme cases this could result in loss of steering control. Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles for a check on the torque of the ball joint mounting nuts/bolts. If any bolt is insufficiently torqued all three mounting bolts will be replaced.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in loss of steering control.
The Fix
The dealer will replace if any bolt is insufficiently torqued all three mounting bolts.
Are You Affected?
Golf, Vento built between 1 January 1994 and 31 January 1994 may be included. Volkswagen estimates 76 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Volkswagen, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Volkswagen.
- Book with any franchised Volkswagen dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/1994/069. See how to get a Volkswagen recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 220 Volkswagen recalls in DVSA’s data. The Volkswagen recall launched before it was R/1994/032 on 1 Sep 1994, for loosening of steering u/j clamping bolt. The one launched after it was R/1995/008 on 6 Sep 1995, for failure of headlamps. You can also see every Volkswagen recall, all recalls launched in 1994 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/1994/069, launched 14 November 1994. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.