91EN Windshield Wipers May Not Activate – 2016 Volkswagen Golf R

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November 9, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V831000

Front Windshield Wipers May Not Activate/FMVSS 104

Windshield wipers that cannot be activated may lead to reduced visibility for the driver and increase the risk of a crash.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V831

Manufacturer Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Components VISIBILITY/WIPER, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number of Units Affected 5

 

Summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016 Golf R vehicles. Incorrect front windshield wiper software was installed which may prevent the wipers from activating. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 104, “Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems.”

 

Remedy

Dealers will update the body control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 15, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen’s customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen’s number for this recall is 91EN.

 

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.nhtsa.gov.

 

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Affected Vehicles

Country Beginning Model Year Ending Model Year Vehicle Vehicle Count
USA 2016 2016 GOLF R 5
CAN 2016 2016 GOLF R 3

 

Problem Description

Incorrect windshield wiper (front) software was installed during vehicle production and, in rare cases, the wipers may not be activated due to a software fault. This is noncompliant with regulatory requirements. If the windshield wipers cannot be activated, it may lead to reduced visibility for the driver and may increase the risk of a crash.

 

Corrective Action

Update the body control module software.

 

Code Visibility

On November 17, 2022, the campaign code was applied to affected vehicles.

 

Owner Notification

Owner notification will take place in December 2022. Owner letter examples are included in this bulletin for your reference.

 

Update Onboard Power Supply Control Unit (BCM)

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Chronology :

May 2022: An internal audit indicated that potentially incorrect software versions at certain body control modules may not be compliant with local regulations. Investigation started.

May – August 2022: Analysis of potential field claims related to this topic, regulatory evaluation ongoing. Evaluation of potential consequence of software failure.

08/31/2022: Topic was presented in Volkswagen’s Product Safety Committee. Potential field claims were presented but couldn’t be confirmed to be related to software topic. More details for regulatory evaluation requested.

11/02/2022: Topic was presented to Volkswagen’s Product Safety Committee. An evaluation of the potentially related 3 claims showed no safety relevance, Out of abundance of caution a non-compliance recall was decided.

 


1 Affected Product

Vehicle

MAKE MODEL YEAR
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R 2016

 


7 Associated Documents

Recall Acknowledgement

RCAK-22V831-5845.pdf 645.778KB

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Noncompliance Notice 573 Report

RCLRPT-22V831-7538.PDF 215.044KB

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Volkswagen – Dealer Advance Notice – November 2022

RCMN-22V831-4540.pdf 831.839KB

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Remedy Instructions and TSB

RCRIT-22V831-0086.pdf 1062.23KB

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Volkswagen – Dealer Launch Notice – December 2022

RCMN-22V831-8242.pdf 768.331KB

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ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)

RCONL-22V831-8413.pdf 118.452KB

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ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)

RCONL-22V831-8549.pdf 103.112KB

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Latest Recalls Documents

For the Latest and Most Recent Recalls Information Visit the link below…

https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=22V831&docType=RCL

 


 

Reprogramming

Overview – Introduction

The Immobilizer is a theft-deterrent device that adds a layer of security to VWGoA vehicles that include the following brands: Audi, Bentley, Lamborghini, and VW. Certain repairs such as replacing emission parts cannot be performed without resetting the immobilizer code for the vehicle. This is done by a technician using the VAS for PC software to synchronize the immobilizer code embedded in the ignition key with other codes resident on parts such as the Transmission Control Module, Engine Control Module, and Instrument Cluster.

 

Before you can replace an emission part

Whenever you replace an emission-related control module, the immobilizer must be reset using the VAS for PC software. This can only be done if you meet the following requirements:

  • You have enrolled into the program (see step 1 - Complete Pass Thru Enrollment Forms)
  • You have received an email from VWGoA that contains a Security ID and Password to access the immobilizer application hosted in Germany
  • You have received an email from VWGoA that contains a certificate file (e.g. IndepeDeale.30001.300999.pfx)
  • You have installed the certificate onto your PC
  • You have obtained a J 2534-1 Pass Thru device (see recommended J 2534-1 Pass Thru devices)
  • You have performed the steps outlined in VAS for PC Setup

 

Recommended J 2534-1 Pass Thru devices

Pass thru devices are available for purchase from a recommended Manufacturer for registered workshops to perform Immobilizer functions. The Pass Thru devices that have been tested to work with VAS for PC follow:

 
  • I+ME Pass-Thru+XS

Available from ACTIA Corp.

https://www.actiaus.com, https://www.passthruxs.com or (734) 266-2083

91EN Windshield Wipers May Not Activate - 2016 Volkswagen Golf R | small light

Available from Drew Technologies, Inc. https://www.drewtech.com or (734) 222-5228

 
  • Blue Streak iflash Global Programmer

Available from Blue Streak Electronics https://www.bsecorp.com or (905) 669-4812 Email at Info@bsecorp.com

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Available from Dearborn Group Technology https://www.dgtech.com or (248) 488-2080

Email at sales@dgtech.com

Note: Currently, Pass Thru re-programming supports SAE J2534-1 version 4.04 only. Please ensure that you have installed the appropriate driver for your Pass Thru device. For details read the documentation shipped with your device or contact the manufacturer.

Immobilizer-Reprogramming-Instructions

 

J2534 Pass Thru devices

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91EN Windshield Wipers May Not Activate - 2016 Volkswagen Golf R | small light CarDAQ-M Auto Universal Diagnostic Scanner and Programming Tool VSI J2534
91EN Windshield Wipers May Not Activate - 2016 Volkswagen Golf R | small light CarDAQ-M Modular PassThru J2534
91EN Windshield Wipers May Not Activate - 2016 Volkswagen Golf R | small light Drew Tech Mongoose Pro ISO-CAN
91EN Windshield Wipers May Not Activate - 2016 Volkswagen Golf R | small light VSI J2534 ECU Reprogrammer & Diagnostic Adapter
91EN Windshield Wipers May Not Activate - 2016 Volkswagen Golf R | small light Autel (AULMF2534) MaxiFlash Pro
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