Date: 15.04.2014
Component: Power Train > Automatic Transmission > Cooling Unit And Lines
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Of America, Inc.
Description:
Volkswagen of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2014 jetta, beetle, beetle convertible, and passat vehicles equipped with a 1.8t engine and torque converter automatic transmission. in the affected vehicles, the o-ring seals between the oil cooler and the transmission may leak fluid.
Consequencs:
The leaking transmission fluid could contact a hot surface and result in a vehicle fire.
Notes:
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the o-ring seals in the transmission oil cooler, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin on april 16, 2014. owners may contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987. volkswagen's number for this recall is 38b9/9v.
Date: 24.10.2014
Component: Seats
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Description:
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 volkswagen jetta and passat vehicles manufactured september 23, 2014, to october 9, 2014, and equipped with manual front seatback recliners. in the affected vehicles, the seatback recliner retaining bracket may not engage correctly, resulting in unexpected movement of the seatback.
Consequencs:
Unexpected movement of the driver's seatback may distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
Notes:
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the assembly of the seatback recliner retaining bracket, correcting it as necessary, free of charge. the recall began in october 2014. owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. volkswagen's number for this recall is 72f1.
Date: 15.12.2014
Component: Exterior Lighting > Headlights
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Description:
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 jetta vehicles manufactured july 11, 2014, to november 13, 2014. due to incorrect software within the headlight control module, the low beam headlights may turn off when high beam lights are turned on. as a result, the light output from the headlights may be insufficient. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 108. "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Consequencs:
Insufficient headlight output may increase the risk of a crash.
Notes:
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the headlight control module software, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin in january 2015. owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. volkswagen's number for this recall is 57f6.
Date: 23.01.2015
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline > Fuel Injection System > Fuel Rail
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Description:
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 jetta vehicles manufactured march 28, 2014, to november 24, 2014, 2014-2015 passat vehicles manufactured april 7, 2014, to november 18, 2014, 2015 golf and gti vehicles manufactured july 1, 2014, to november 20, 2014, and 2014-2015 beetle and beetle convertible vehicles manufactured march 31, 2014, to november 27, 2014. a sealing cap at the fuel rail may fail, allowing fuel to leak into the engine compartment.
Consequencs:
A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a vehicle fire.
Notes:
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel rails with new parts, free of charge. the recall began february 6, 2015. owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987. volkswagen's number for this recall is 24bl. note: this recall expands and supersedes recall 14v-809 (volkswagen recall number 24bi) and only affects vehicles not previously repaired under that campaign.
Date: 23.01.2015
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline > Fuel Injection System > Fuel Rail
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Description:
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 jetta vehicles manufactured march 28, 2014, to november 24, 2014, 2014-2015 passat vehicles manufactured april 7, 2014, to november 18, 2014, 2015 golf and gti vehicles manufactured july 1, 2014, to november 20, 2014, and 2014-2015 beetle and beetle convertible vehicles manufactured march 31, 2014, to november 27, 2014. a sealing cap at the fuel rail may fail, allowing fuel to leak into the engine compartment.
Consequencs:
A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a vehicle fire.
Notes:
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel rails with new parts, free of charge. the recall began february 6, 2015. owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987. volkswagen's number for this recall is 24bl. note: this recall expands and supersedes recall 14v-809 (volkswagen recall number 24bi) and only affects vehicles not previously repaired under that campaign.
