Suspension:rear:springs:coil Springs

NHTSA recall 18V904000 · announced December 19, 2018 · filed by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. · 6,322 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

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.

What to do

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2018 Volkswagen Atlas
• 2019 Volkswagen Atlas
• 2015 Volkswagen Golf
• 2019 Volkswagen Jetta

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.