VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 2019: SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V188000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VOLKSWAGEN | JETTA | 2019 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2019-04-12 | 2019-03-06 | 2019-03-12 |
Production Dates: 2018-07-02 - 2018-10-22
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
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.
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 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.
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.
