NHTSA recall 14V-182 (14V182000)
power train recall reported April 15, 2014 - about 26,452 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 14V182000
- Also written as
- 14V-182
- Manufacturer number
- 38B9/9V
- Reported
- April 15, 2014
- Vehicles affected
- ~26,452
- Component
- power train
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
The leaking transmission fluid could contact a hot surface and result in a vehicle fire.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 14V-182 when calling a dealer.
Affected 3 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.