Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #14V182000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V182000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Affecting model year 2014 jetta, beetle, beetle convertible, and passat vehicles equipped with a 1 Includes 26,452 affected units, Oil Leak at Transmission Oil Cooler, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2014 jetta, beetle, beetle convertible, and passat vehicles equipped with a 1

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.

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 14V182000
Report Received Date: 2014-04-15T00:00:00
Subject: Oil leak at transmission oil cooler
Component: Power Train
Potentially Affected Units: 26,452

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 38B9/9V
Recall Type: Vehicle
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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 99.48

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