NHTSA Campaign 18V904000

SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS

Issued by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Reported Dec 19, 2018 · 6,322 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Volkswagen Atlas, 2015 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen, and 2019 Volkswagen Jetta 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 has notified owners, and dealers will replace the rear axle coil springs, free of charge. The recall began January 31, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42J2/42J3.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS 2018 6,322
VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS 2019 6,322
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 2015 6,322
VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 2019 6,322

Source: NHTSA Campaign 18V904000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.