VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS 2018: SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V904000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VOLKSWAGEN | ATLAS | 2018 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2019-01-31 | 2018-12-19 | 2019-01-30 |
Production Dates: 2018-05-14 - 2018-10-26
Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 42J2/42J3
Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 6322
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. "Volkswagen" is recalling certain 2018-2019 Volkswagen Atlas, 2015 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen, and 2019 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles. The rear coil springs may prematurely fracture.
If a coil spring fractures while driving, it may damage a rear tire causing a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Volkswagen has notified owners, and dealers will replace the rear axle coil springs, free of charge. The recall began January 31, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42J2/42J3.
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.
