NHTSA Recall 13V568000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V568000; Date: Nov. 14, 2013
This sudden loss of power while driving increases the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid; 2014 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid
Component: Power Train
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 3,837
Recall Summary:
Volkswagen group of America, inc (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 jetta hybrid vehicles manufactured October 2012 through October 2013 and equipped with a dq-200 direct-shift gearbox. Due to gearbox fluid additives, the control module within the gearbox may corrode. The deposits from this corrosion may cause an electrical short and result in a stall-like condition.
How to Fix:
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the gearbox oil with a non-corrosive version, free of charge. The recall began on December 6, 2013. Owners may contact Volkswagen at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's recall number is 34f6/4v.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 6, 2013
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