2014 VW PASSAT RECALL - #14V182000
RECALL FOR POWER TRAIN : AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION : COOLING UNIT AND LINES
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.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2014 VW PASSAT |
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| Manufacturer |
Volkswagen of America, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
2/3/2014 - 4/8/2014 |
| Recalled on |
4/15/2014 |
| Influenced by |
Volkswagen of America, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
4/16/2014 |
| # Affected |
26,452 |
| Recalled for |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
The leaking transmission fluid could contact a hot surface and result in a vehicle fire. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| 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 |
2014 VW PASSAT Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM, FUEL RAIL
2014 VW PASSAT Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL
2014 VW PASSAT Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, DRIVER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2014 VW PASSAT Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
2014 VW PASSAT Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL
2014 VW PASSAT Recall for POWER TRAIN, DRIVELINE, DRIVESHAFT
2014 VW PASSAT Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, DRIVER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2014 VW PASSAT Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, HEADLIGHTS
2014 VW PASSAT Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, DRIVER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
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