2013 VW JETTA HYBRID RECALL - #13V568000
RECALL FOR POWER TRAIN
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Jetta Hybrid vehicles manufactured October 2012 through October 2013 and equipped with a DQ-200 direct-shift gearbox. Due to gearbox fluid additives, the control module within the gearbox may corrode. The deposits from this corrosion may cause an electrical short and result in a stall-like condition.
Information provided by the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2013 VW JETTA HYBRID |
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| Manufacturer |
Volkswagen of America, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
10/1/2012 - 10/31/2013 |
| Recalled on |
11/20/2013 |
| Influenced by |
Volkswagen of America, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
12/6/2013 |
| # Affected |
3,837 |
| Recalled for |
POWER TRAIN |
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| Description |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Jetta Hybrid vehicles manufactured October 2012 through October 2013 and equipped with a DQ-200 direct-shift gearbox. Due to gearbox fluid additives, the control module within the gearbox may corrode. The deposits from this corrosion may cause an electrical short and result in a stall-like condition. |
| Consequences |
This sudden loss of power while driving increases the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
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. Volkswagen's recall number is 34F6/4V. |
| 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. |
| See also |
2013 VW JETTA HYBRID Recall for UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2013 VW JETTA HYBRID Recall for POWER TRAIN, CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
2013 VW JETTA HYBRID Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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