| NHTSA Recall # | 99105 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 13V568000 |
| MFG Compaign # | 34F6/4V |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen of America, Inc. |
| Supplier | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | JETTA HYBRID |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Date of notification | 06/12/13 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 01/10/12 |
| End date of manufacturing | 31/10/13 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 14/11/13 |
| Report created | 20/11/13 |
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| Estimated number of affected units | 3837 |
| Defect summary | Volkswagen group of america, inc (volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 jetta hybrid vehicles manufactured october 2012 through october 2013 and equipped with a dq-200 direct-shift gearbox. Due to gearbox fluid additives, the control module within the gearbox may corrode. The deposits from this corrosion may cause an electrical short and result in a stall-like condition. |
| Consequence summary | This sudden loss of power while driving increases the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action | Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the gearbox oil with a non-corrosive version, free of charge. The recall began on december 6, 2013. Owners may contact volkswagen at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's recall number is 34f6/4v. |
| 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). |