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.