2012 Volkswagen Beetle | 2013 Volkswagen Beetle | 2012 Volkswagen Jetta | 2011 Volkswagen Jetta | 2013 Volkswagen Jetta — Suspension: rear
Published October 20, 2014 · Recall initiated: October 20, 2014
Summary
NHTSA records recall 14V656000, published October 20, 2014. Recalling firm: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.; 2012 Volkswagen Beetle | 2013 Volkswagen Beetle | 2012 Volkswagen Jetta | 2011 Volkswagen Jetta | 2013 Volkswagen Jetta — Suspension: rear.
What's the hazard
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Jetta vehicles manufactured March 1, 2010, to November 30, 2012, and 2012-2013 Beetle vehicles manufactured March 1, 2011, to July 31, 2013. The durability of the rear trailing arms may be reduced in vehicles whose rear trailing arms have been previously deformed, such as a result of a rear or side-rear impact crash.
What to do
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a sheet metal inlay on the rear axle trailing arms designed to prevent a sudden loss of control in the event of trailing arm sudden fracture, free of charge. The recall began April 7, 2015. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.
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Recall details
- Brand
- VOLKSWAGEN
- Model
- BEETLE
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2012 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE | 2013 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE | 2012 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA | 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA | 2013 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2012 Volkswagen Beetle | 2013 Volkswagen Beetle | 2012 Volkswagen Jetta | 2011 Volkswagen Jetta | 2013 Volkswagen Jetta — Suspension: rear recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 14V656000 on October 20, 2014. Reported hazard: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Jetta vehicles manufactured March 1, 2010, to November 30, 2012, and 2012-2013 Beetle vehicles manufactured March 1, 2011, to July 31, 2013. The durability of the rear trailing arms may be reduced in vehicles whose rear trailing arms have been previously deformed, such as a result of a rear or side-rear impact crash.
What should I do if I have this product?
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a sheet metal inlay on the rear axle trailing arms designed to prevent a sudden loss of control in the event of trailing arm sudden fracture, free of charge. The recall began April 7, 2015. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: VOLKSWAGEN. Model: BEETLE.