NHTSA Recall # | 103188 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 14V182000 |
MFG Compaign # | 38B9/9V |
Manufacturer | Volkswagen of America, Inc. |
Supplier | VOLKSWAGEN |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | PASSAT |
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 |
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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). |