Volkswagen Recalls 2013-2014 Jetta Hybrid Vehicles for Gearbox Corrosion
Volkswagen is recalling 2013-2014 Jetta Hybrid vehicles because gearbox corrosion may cause an electrical short and sudden loss of power, increasing crash risk.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where a sudden loss of power increases the risk of a crash, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.
Plain-English summary
Volkswagen of America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Jetta Hybrid vehicles manufactured between October 2012 and October 2013. These vehicles are equipped with a DQ-200 direct-shift gearbox. The recall affects 3,837 vehicles.
Due to gearbox fluid additives, the control module within the gearbox may corrode. Deposits from this corrosion may cause an electrical short, resulting in a stall-like condition. This sudden loss of power while driving increases the risk of a crash.
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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- VOLKSWAGEN JETTA HYBRID
- Brand
- VOLKSWAGEN
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen of America, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Powertrain
- Affected units
- 3,837
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- JETTA HYBRID
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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