Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
VOLKSWAGEN
Model Of Vehicle
JETTA HYBRID
Year
2013
Recall Campaign Number
13V568000
Component Description
Power Train
Effect Of Defect
This Sudden Loss Of Power While Driving Increases The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volkswagen Of America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20121001
End Of Manufacture
20131031
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
3837
Date Owners Notified
20131206
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20131114
Make Campaign Number
34F6/4V