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Volkswagen Recall 42J5: Rear Coil Springs May Fracture
2018 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen
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 2017-2019 Golf Sportwagen, 2019 Jetta, 2015-2019 Golf, and 2018-2019 Tiguan vehicles. The rear coil springs may prematurely fracture.
- Actions
- 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.
- Documents (14)
- Recall Acknowledgement
- Defect Notice 573 Report
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - March 27, 2019 Repair Available – Safety Recall Code 42J5 / Rear Axle Coil Springs
- ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - PRI
- ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
- Recall 573 Report-Amendment 1
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: April 09, 2019 RECALL DOCUMENTS REVISED – Safety Recall Code 42J5 / Rear Axle Coil Springs
- ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
- ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - PRI
- Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2019-2
- Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2019-4
- Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2019-3
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