Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #13V568000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V568000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Affecting model year 2013-2014 jetta hybrid vehicles manufactured october 2012 through october 2013 and equipped with a dq-200 direct-shift gearbox Includes 3,837 affected units, Gearbox Control Module Corrosion, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2013-2014 jetta hybrid vehicles manufactured october 2012 through october 2013 and equipped with a dq-200 direct-shift gearbox
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.
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.