Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid (2013-2014): Power train
Recall 13V568000 · Nov 14, 2013 · Volkswagen of America, Inc.
3,837
vehicles affected
3,837
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13V568000
- Date
- Nov 14, 2013
- Maker
- Volkswagen of America, Inc.
- Units affected
- 3,837
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Power train
- Model years
- 2013-2014
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Jetta Hybrid vehicles manufactured October 2012 through October 2013 and equipped with a DQ-200 direct-shift gearbox. Due to gearbox fluid additives, the control module within the gearbox may corrode. The deposits from this corrosion may cause an electrical short and result in a stall-like condition.
What can happen
This sudden loss of power while driving increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the gearbox oil with a non-corrosive version, free of charge. The recall began on December 6, 2013. Owners may contact Volkswagen at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's recall number is 34F6/4V.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 2 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen | Jetta Hybrid | 2013-2014 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 13V568000?
1 model: Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid (2013-2014), about 3,837 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 13V568000?
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the gearbox oil with a non-corrosive version, free of charge. The recall began on December 6, 2013. Owners may contact Volkswagen at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's recall number is 34F6/4V.
What can happen?
This sudden loss of power while driving increases 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.