VOLKSWAGEN GOLF SPORTWAGEN 2018: SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V188000

Make Model Year
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF SPORTWAGEN 2018
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2019-04-12 2019-03-06 2019-03-12

Production Dates: 2016-10-10 - 2018-10-30

Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 42J5

Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 56173

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. "Volkswagen" is recalling certain 2017-2019 Golf Sportwagen, 2019 Jetta, 2015-2019 Golf, and 2018-2019 Tiguan 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 will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear axle coil springs, free of charge. The recall began April 12, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42J5.

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.