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Volkswagen Recall 42J2/42J3: Rear Coil Springs May Fracture
2018 Volkswagen Atlas
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.
Suspension — Rear — Springs — Coil Springs
- Summary
- 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.
- Actions
- 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.
- Documents (19)
- Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2019-1
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - 42J3_Customer Letter PRI
- Defect Notice 573 Report
- ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - 42J2_Customer_Letter_PRI
- ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - 42J3_Customer Letter
- ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - 42J2 Customer Letter
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: January 24, 2019 REVISED INFORMATION – Safety Recall Code 42J3 / Rear Axle Coil Springs
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: January 09, 2019 Advance Notice – Safety Recall Code 42J3 / Rear Axle Coil Springs
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: January 09, 2019 Repair Available – Safety Recall 42J2 – Rear Axle Coil Springs
- Recall Acknowledgement
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: January 09, 2019 Please Disregard Communications for Safety Recalls 42J2 & 42J3 (Rear Axle Coil Springs)
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: January 23, 2019 Repair Available – Safety Recall Code 42J2 / Rear Axle Coil Springs
- Recall 573 Report-Amendment 1
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2019-4
- Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2019-2
- Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2019-3
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