Volkswagen Models May Have Rear Coil Spring Fracture

NHTSA campaign 19V188000 · Reported Mar 6, 2019 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

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The notice says a broken spring damaging a tire can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	19V188000
Reported to NHTSA	Mar 6, 2019
Manufacturer	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Part affected	Suspension:rear:springs:coil Springs
Vehicles covered	7 model/year combinations, model years 2018–2019
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

On certain Volkswagen Golf, Golf Sportwagen, Jetta, and Tiguan vehicles, a spring in the rear suspension may crack or break earlier than it should. If a spring breaks while the vehicle is being driven, it can damage a nearby rear tire. A damaged tire in this situation can cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle, raising the risk of a crash.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your vehicle is included.
2. Contact a Volkswagen dealer, or call Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.
3. Dealers will replace the rear coil springs, free of charge.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 19V188000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (7)

2018 Volkswagen Golf
2018 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen
2018 Volkswagen Tiguan
2019 Volkswagen Golf
2019 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen
2019 Volkswagen Jetta
2019 Volkswagen Tiguan

Who to contact

Volkswagen — official Volkswagen recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-893-5298

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Volkswagen suspension recalls involving loose fasteners and broken rear springs · all 7 Volkswagen recalls in this area

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Official notice

Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Summary: 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.
Safety 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.
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.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.