5 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - WHEELS
Posted on: 2019-12-12
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 jetta gli, golf alltrack, and golf gti vehicles. The front wheel bearings may have been improperly machined, potentially causing excessive stress on the wheel, wheel bolts, or wheel bearings.
Consequence
The excessive stress can cause steering, traction or other stability issues or breakage relating to the front wheels, and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Volkswagen has notified owners, and dealers will replace the wheel bearing assemblies, wheels, and wheel bolts, free of charge. The recall began december 11, 2019. Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 40p1. Note: the affected owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repairs have been made.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #2 - TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
Posted on: 2022-10-31
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 volkswagen tiguan lwb, golf sportswagen a7, golf alltrack, golf r gp, audi q3, audi a3 cabriolet, 2019-2020 jetta nf, jetta gli, golf gti, atlas, golf a7, audi a3, 2020-2021 atlas cross sport, and 2021 atlas fl vehicles. The tire pressure monitoring system may not detect an air pressure loss in adequate time when deflating occurs among all four tires simultaneously. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 138, tire pressure monitoring systems.
Consequence
An undetected sudden loss of pressure in all four tires increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will update the tpms software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed december 30, 2022. Owners may contact volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or audi?s customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are (audi) 45j7, and (vw) 45j6 and 45j8.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #3 - TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
Posted on: 2022-10-31
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 volkswagen tiguan lwb, golf sportswagen a7, golf alltrack, golf r gp, audi q3, audi a3 cabriolet, 2019-2020 jetta nf, jetta gli, golf gti, atlas, golf a7, audi a3, 2020-2021 atlas cross sport, and 2021 atlas fl vehicles. The tire pressure monitoring system may not detect an air pressure loss in adequate time when deflating occurs among all four tires simultaneously. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 138, tire pressure monitoring systems.
Consequence
An undetected sudden loss of pressure in all four tires increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will update the tpms software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed december 30, 2022. Owners may contact volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or audi?s customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are (audi) 45j7, and (vw) 45j6 and 45j8.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #4 - TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
Posted on: 2022-10-31
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 volkswagen tiguan lwb, golf sportswagen a7, golf alltrack, golf r gp, audi q3, audi a3 cabriolet, 2019-2020 jetta nf, jetta gli, golf gti, atlas, golf a7, audi a3, 2020-2021 atlas cross sport, and 2021 atlas fl vehicles. The tire pressure monitoring system may not detect an air pressure loss in adequate time when deflating occurs among all four tires simultaneously. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 138, tire pressure monitoring systems.
Consequence
An undetected sudden loss of pressure in all four tires increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will update the tpms software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed december 30, 2022. Owners may contact volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or audi?s customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are (audi) 45j7, and (vw) 45j6 and 45j8.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #5 - TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
Posted on: 2022-10-31
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 volkswagen tiguan lwb, golf sportswagen a7, golf alltrack, golf r gp, audi q3, audi a3 cabriolet, 2019-2020 jetta nf, jetta gli, golf gti, atlas, golf a7, audi a3, 2020-2021 atlas cross sport, and 2021 atlas fl vehicles. The tire pressure monitoring system may not detect an air pressure loss in adequate time when deflating occurs among all four tires simultaneously. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 138, tire pressure monitoring systems.
Consequence
An undetected sudden loss of pressure in all four tires increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will update the tpms software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed december 30, 2022. Owners may contact volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or audi?s customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are (audi) 45j7, and (vw) 45j6 and 45j8.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.