NHTSA Recall 19V188000
NHTSA Campaign Id 19V188000; Date: Mar. 6, 2019
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2015 Volkswagen Golf; 2016 Volkswagen Golf; 2017 Volkswagen Golf; 2018 Volkswagen Golf; 2019 Volkswagen Golf; 2017 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen; 2018 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen; 2019 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen; 2019 Volkswagen Jetta; 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan; 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan
Component: Suspension:rear:springs:coil Springs
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 56,173
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear axle coil springs, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin april 19, 2019. owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. volkswagen's number for this recall is 42j5.
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.
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