NHTSA Campaign 13V568000
POWER TRAIN
Issued by Volkswagen of America, Inc. · Reported Nov 14, 2013 · 3,837 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Consequence
This sudden loss of power while driving increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| VOLKSWAGEN | JETTA HYBRID | 2013 | 3,837 |
| VOLKSWAGEN | JETTA HYBRID | 2014 | 3,837 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 13V568000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.