NHTSA recall 12V-147 (12V147000)

suspension recall reported April 5, 2012 - about 15 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 12V147000
Also written as: 12V-147
Manufacturer number: 42G3/W2
Reported: April 5, 2012
Vehicles affected: ~15
Component: suspension

What is being recalled

VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 ROUTAN VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 15, 2011, THROUGH NOVEMBER 21, 2011. SOME VEHICLES MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH RIGHT REAR HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLIES THAT WERE NOT FULLY MACHINED.

Why it is dangerous

THIS COULD RESULT IN A DECREASE IN DURABILITY, WHICH MAY LEAD TO WHEEL SEPARATION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

VOLKSWAGEN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RIGHT REAR HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 20, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 12V-147 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Volkswagen Routan - 2012

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