NHTSA Recall # | 126308 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 18V904000 |
MFG Compaign # | 42J2/42J3 |
Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Supplier | VOLKSWAGEN |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | ATLAS |
Model Year | 2019 |
Component | SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS |
Date of notification | 31/01/19 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 14/05/18 |
End date of manufacturing | 26/10/18 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 19/12/18 |
Report created | 30/01/19 |
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Estimated number of affected units | 6322 |
Defect summary | Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2019 volkswagen atlas, 2015 volkswagen golf sportwagen, and 2019 volkswagen jetta vehicles. The rear coil springs may prematurely fracture. |
Consequence summary | 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. |
Corrective action | Volkswagen has notified owners, and dealers will replace the rear axle coil springs, free of charge. The recall began january 31, 2019. Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42j2/42j3. |
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). |