Defect Description For Recall
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) Is Recalling Certain 2018-2019 Volkswagen Atlas, 2015 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen, And 2019 Volkswagen Jetta Vehicles. The Rear Coil Springs May Prematurely Fracture.
Make Of Vehicle
VOLKSWAGEN
Model Of Vehicle
ATLAS
Year
2018
Recall Campaign Number
18V904000
Component Description
Suspension:Rear:Springs:Coil Springs
Effect Of Defect
If A Coil Spring Fractures While Driving, It May Damage A Rear Tire Causing A Loss Of Vehicle Control, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Volkswagen Has Notified Owners, And Dealers Will Replace The Rear Axle Coil Springs, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began January 31, 2019. Owners May Contact Volkswagen Customer Service At 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen’S Number For This Recall Is 42J2/42J3.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20180514
End Of Manufacture
20181026
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
6322
Date Owners Notified
20190131
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20181219
Make Campaign Number
42J2/42J3