2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid Recalls
All 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid recalls can be found below. It is important to us to provide a complete resource for recall information, so if you know of any additional related recalls, please contact us to let us know.November 20th, 2013
Recalled Component
POWER TRAIN
POWER TRAIN
Recall Date
November 20th, 2013
November 20th, 2013
Units Effected
3,837
3,837
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V568000
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 34F6/4V
Manufactured Begin Date: October 1st, 2012
Manufactured End Date: October 31st, 2013
Date of Owner Notification: December 6th, 2013
Defect Summary:
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. Consequence Summary:
This sudden loss of power while driving increases the risk of a crash. Corrective Summary:
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. Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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