2014 Volkswagen Beetle, Volkswagen Jetta and others recall: cooling unit and lines
Volkswagen Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on April 15, 2014. It covers about 26,452 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 26,452
- reported
- Apr 15, 2014
- owners notified
- Apr 16, 2014
- related complaints
- 114
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines
- 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.
- Risk
- The leaking transmission fluid could contact a hot surface and result in a vehicle fire.
- Remedy
- 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 1‑800‑822‑8987. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 38B9/9V.
Recall number 14V182000
Affected vehicles
- Volkswagen Beetle 2014 2014
- Volkswagen Jetta 2014 2014
- Volkswagen Passat 2014 2014
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 114 complaints about transmission problems.
2014 Volkswagen Beetle2014 Volkswagen Jetta2014 Volkswagen Passat
Questions about recall 14V182000
Is there a recall on the 2014 Volkswagen Beetle, Volkswagen Jetta and others cooling unit and lines?
Yes. Recall 14V182000, reported on April 15, 2014, covers about 26,452 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 14V182000?
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 1‑800‑822‑8987. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 38B9/9V.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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