2014 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid Recalls

All 2014 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

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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