Volkswagen Atlas, Golf, Jetta (2015-2019): Suspension
Recall 18V904000 · Dec 19, 2018 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
6,322
vehicles affected
6,322
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V904000
- Date
- Dec 19, 2018
- Maker
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Units affected
- 6,322
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Suspension > Rear > Springs > Coil springs
- Model years
- 2015-2019
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
3 models, 4 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen | Atlas | 2018-2019 |
| Volkswagen | Golf | 2015 |
| Volkswagen | Jetta | 2019 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V904000?
3 models: Volkswagen Atlas (2018-2019), Volkswagen Golf (2015), Volkswagen Jetta (2019), about 6,322 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V904000?
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.
What can happen?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.