NHTSA Recall 14V182000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V182000; Date: Apr. 15, 2014
The leaking transmission fluid could contact a hot surface and result in a vehicle fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2014 Volkswagen Beetle; 2014 Volkswagen Jetta; 2014 Volkswagen Passat
Component: Power Train:automatic Transmission:cooling Unit And Lines
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 26,452
Recall Summary:
Volkswagen of America, inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2014 jetta, beetle, beetle convertible, and passat vehicles equipped with a 1. 8t engine and torque converter automatic transmission. In the affected vehicles, the o-ring seals between the oil cooler and the transmission may leak fluid.
How to Fix:
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the o-ring seals in the transmission oil cooler, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on April 16, 2014. Owners may contact Volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 38b9/9v.
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: Apr 16, 2014
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