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
DEC 19, 2018
Vehicles Affected
6,322
Volkswagen Recall # 42J2/42J3
NHTSA Campaign #
18V904000
Summary Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Volkswagen Atlas, 2015 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen, and 2019 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles. The rear coil springs may prematurely fracture.
Actions Volkswagen has notified owners, and dealers will replace the rear axle coil springs, free of charge. The recall began January 31, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42J2/42J3.
Documents (19) Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2019-1 Remedy Instructions and TSB ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - 42J3_Customer Letter PRI Defect Notice 573 Report ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - 42J2_Customer_Letter_PRI ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - 42J3_Customer Letter ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - 42J2 Customer Letter Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: January 24, 2019 REVISED INFORMATION – Safety Recall Code 42J3 / Rear Axle Coil Springs Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: January 09, 2019 Advance Notice – Safety Recall Code 42J3 / Rear Axle Coil Springs Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: January 09, 2019 Repair Available – Safety Recall 42J2 – Rear Axle Coil Springs Recall Acknowledgement Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: January 09, 2019 Please Disregard Communications for Safety Recalls 42J2 & 42J3 (Rear Axle Coil Springs) Remedy Instructions and TSB Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: January 23, 2019 Repair Available – Safety Recall Code 42J2 / Rear Axle Coil Springs Recall 573 Report-Amendment 1 Remedy Instructions and TSB Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2019-4 Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2019-2 Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2019-3
