Date: 20.10.2014
Component: Suspension > Rear
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Description:
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 jetta vehicles manufactured march 1, 2010, to november 30, 2012, and 2012-2013 beetle vehicles manufactured march 1, 2011, to july 31, 2013. the durability of the rear trailing arms may be reduced in vehicles whose rear trailing arms have been previously deformed, such as a result of a rear or side-rear impact crash.
Consequencs:
The reduced durability of the trailing arm may result in its sudden fracture, possibly causing loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Notes:
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a sheet metal inlay on the rear axle trailing arms designed to prevent a sudden loss of control in the event of trailing arm sudden fracture, free of charge. owners were mailed an interim notification in november 2014. remedy parts are expected to be available and the recall is expected to launch in early april 2015. owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.
Date: 20.10.2014
Component: Suspension > Rear
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Description:
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 jetta vehicles manufactured march 1, 2010, to november 30, 2012, and 2012-2013 beetle vehicles manufactured march 1, 2011, to july 31, 2013. the durability of the rear trailing arms may be reduced in vehicles whose rear trailing arms have been previously deformed, such as a result of a rear or side-rear impact crash.
Consequencs:
The reduced durability of the trailing arm may result in its sudden fracture, possibly causing loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Notes:
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a sheet metal inlay on the rear axle trailing arms designed to prevent a sudden loss of control in the event of trailing arm sudden fracture, free of charge. owners were mailed an interim notification in november 2014. remedy parts are expected to be available and the recall is expected to launch in early april 2015. owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.
Date: 20.10.2014
Component: Suspension > Rear
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Description:
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 jetta vehicles manufactured march 1, 2010, to november 30, 2012, and 2012-2013 beetle vehicles manufactured march 1, 2011, to july 31, 2013. the durability of the rear trailing arms may be reduced in vehicles whose rear trailing arms have been previously deformed, such as a result of a rear or side-rear impact crash.
Consequencs:
The reduced durability of the trailing arm may result in its sudden fracture, possibly causing loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Notes:
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a sheet metal inlay on the rear axle trailing arms designed to prevent a sudden loss of control in the event of trailing arm sudden fracture, free of charge. owners were mailed an interim notification in november 2014. remedy parts are expected to be available and the recall is expected to launch in early april 2015. owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.
