| NHTSA Recall # | 141030 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 19V188000 |
| MFG Compaign # | 42J5 |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Supplier | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | GOLF SPORTWAGEN |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS |
| Date of notification | 12/04/19 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 10/10/16 |
| End date of manufacturing | 30/10/18 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 06/03/19 |
| Report created | 12/03/19 |
| Regulation part number | |
| FMV safety standard number | |
| Estimated number of affected units | 56173 |
| Defect 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. |
| 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 will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear axle coil springs, free of charge. The recall began april 12, 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). |