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Recall 19V-188

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recalled the 2015 to 2019 Volkswagen Golf and 3 other models: Suspension (rear, springs, coil springs).

At a glance

Campaign number
19V-188
Reported
March 6, 2019
Vehicles affected
56,173 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

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.

The risk

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 fix

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-[removed]. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42J5.

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