VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS 2019: SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V904000

Make Model Year
VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS 2019
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

Summary

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

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.safercar.gov.