| NHTSA Recall # | 103190 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 14V182000 |
| MFG Compaign # | 38B9/9V |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen of America, Inc. |
| Supplier | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | BEETLE |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UN |
| Date of notification | 16/04/14 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 03/02/14 |
| End date of manufacturing | 08/04/14 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 15/04/14 |
| Report created | 15/04/14 |
| Regulation part number | |
| FMV safety standard number | |
| Estimated number of affected units | 26452 |
| Defect 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. |
| Consequence summary | The leaking transmission fluid could contact a hot surface and result in a vehicle fire. |
| Corrective action | 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). |