NHTSA Recall # | 153333 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 19V879000 |
MFG Compaign # | 40P1 |
Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Supplier | VOLKSWAGEN |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | JETTA |
Model Year | 2019 |
Component | WHEELS |
Date of notification | 13/01/20 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 15/04/19 |
End date of manufacturing | 12/06/19 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 11/12/19 |
Report created | 12/12/19 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 8 |
Defect summary | Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 jetta gli, golf alltrack, and golf gti vehicles. The front wheel bearings may have been improperly machined, potentially causing excessive stress on the wheel, wheel bolts, or wheel bearings. |
Consequence summary | The excessive stress can cause steering, traction or other stability issues or breakage relating to the front wheels, and increase the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Volkswagen has notified owners, and dealers will replace the wheel bearing assemblies, wheels, and wheel bolts, free of charge. The recall began december 11, 2019. Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 40p1. Note: the affected owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repairs have been made. |
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). |