Recall 19V188000
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Report Date
20190306
Component
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Affected Vehicles
11 models
Defect Description
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.
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 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
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | VOLKSWAGEN | GOLF |
| 2016 | VOLKSWAGEN | GOLF |
| 2017 | VOLKSWAGEN | GOLF |
| 2017 | VOLKSWAGEN | GOLF SPORTWAGEN |
| 2018 | VOLKSWAGEN | GOLF |
| 2018 | VOLKSWAGEN | GOLF SPORTWAGEN |
| 2018 | VOLKSWAGEN | TIGUAN |
| 2019 | VOLKSWAGEN | GOLF |
| 2019 | VOLKSWAGEN | GOLF SPORTWAGEN |
| 2019 | VOLKSWAGEN | JETTA |
| 2019 | VOLKSWAGEN | TIGUAN |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.