Recall 14V-182
Volkswagen of America, Inc. recalled the 2014 Volkswagen Beetle and 2 other models: Power train (automatic transmission, cooling unit and lines).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 14V-182
- Reported
- April 15, 2014
- Vehicles affected
- 26,452 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Volkswagen of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2014 Jetta, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, and Passat vehicles equipped with a 1.8T engine and torque converter automatic transmission. In the affected vehicles, the O-ring seals between the oil cooler and the transmission may leak fluid.
The risk
The leaking transmission fluid could contact a hot surface and result in a vehicle fire.
The fix
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the O-ring seals in the transmission oil cooler, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on April 16, 2014. Owners may contact Volkswagen at 1-[removed]. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 38B9/9V.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Volkswagen Beetle 2014
- Volkswagen Jetta 2014
- Volkswagen Passat 2014