If a coil spring fractures while driving, it may damage a rear tire causing a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Suspension — Rear — Springs — Coil Springs

Date Announced

MAR 06, 2019

Vehicles Affected

56,173

Volkswagen Recall #

42J5

NHTSA Campaign #

19V188000

Summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Golf Sportwagen, 2019 Jetta, 2015-2019 Golf, and 2018-2019 Tiguan vehicles. The rear coil springs may prematurely fracture.

Actions

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear axle coil springs, free of charge. The recall began April 12, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42J5.

Documents (14)

• Recall Acknowledgement
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - March 27, 2019 Repair Available – Safety Recall Code 42J5 / Rear Axle Coil Springs
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - PRI
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 1
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: April 09, 2019 RECALL DOCUMENTS REVISED – Safety Recall Code 42J5 / Rear Axle Coil Springs
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - PRI
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2019-2
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2019-4
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2019-3