Recall 18V904000

SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS

Report Date

20181219

Component

SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS

Affected Vehicles

4 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety 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.

Affected Vehicles

Year	Make	Model
2015	VOLKSWAGEN	GOLF
2018	VOLKSWAGEN	ATLAS
2019	VOLKSWAGEN	ATLAS
2019	VOLKSWAGEN	JETTA

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.