NHTSA Recall 19V188000

SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGSMar 6, 2019· Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Summary

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Affected Vehicles

YearMakeModel
2015VolkswagenGolf
2016VolkswagenGolf
2017VolkswagenGolf
2018VolkswagenGolf
2019VolkswagenGolf
2017VolkswagenGolf Sportwagen
2018VolkswagenGolf Sportwagen
2019VolkswagenGolf Sportwagen
2019VolkswagenJetta
2018VolkswagenTiguan
2019VolkswagenTiguan

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