Defect Description For Recall
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) Is Recalling Certain 2017-2019 Golf Sportwagen, 2019 Jetta, 2015-2019 Golf, And 2018-2019 Tiguan Vehicles. The Rear Coil Springs May Prematurely Fracture.
Make Of Vehicle
VOLKSWAGEN
Model Of Vehicle
GOLF SPORTWAGEN
Year
2017
Recall Campaign Number
19V188000
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 Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Replace The Rear Axle Coil Springs, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began April 12, 2019. Owners May Contact Volkswagen Customer Service At 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen’S Number For This Recall Is 42J5.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20161010
End Of Manufacture
20181030
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
56173
Date Owners Notified
20190412
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20190306
Make Campaign Number
42J5