Defect Description For Recall
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) Is Recalling Certain 2019 Jetta Gli, Golf Alltrack, And Golf Gti Vehicles. The Front Wheel Bearings May Have Been Improperly Machined, Potentially Causing Excessive Stress On The Wheel, Wheel Bolts, Or Wheel Bearings.
Make Of Vehicle
VOLKSWAGEN
Model Of Vehicle
JETTA
Year
2019
Recall Campaign Number
19V879000
Component Description
Wheels
Effect Of Defect
The Excessive Stress Can Cause Steering, TrAction Or Other Stability Issues Or Breakage Relating To The Front Wheels, And Increase The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Volkswagen Has Notified Owners, And Dealers Will Replace The Wheel Bearing Assemblies, Wheels, And Wheel Bolts, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began December 11, 2019. Owners May Contact Volkswagen Customer Service At 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen’S Number For This Recall Is 40P1. Note: The Affected Owners Are Advised Not To Drive Their Vehicles Until The Repairs Have Been Made.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20190415
End Of Manufacture
20190612
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
8
Date Owners Notified
20200113
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20191211
Make Campaign Number
40P1