NHTSA 19V188000 United States
Volkswagen Golf recall: Suspension:rear:springs:coil Springs
Official safety recall 19V188000 published by NHTSA.
High risk
Contact an authorised dealer of the maker. Recall repairs are free of charge.
Campaign19V188000
ComponentSuspension:rear:springs:coil Springs
Report date2019-03-06
ManufacturerVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Affected vehicles
| Vehicle | Model year | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Tiguan | 2018 | United States |
| Volkswagen Tiguan | 2019 | United States |
| Volkswagen Jetta | 2019 | United States |
| Volkswagen Golf | 2015 | United States |
| Volkswagen Golf | 2016 | United States |
| Volkswagen Golf | 2017 | United States |
| Volkswagen Golf | 2018 | United States |
| Volkswagen Golf | 2019 | United States |
The problem
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.
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 official remedy
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.