NHTSA recall 19V-188 (19V188000)
suspension recall reported March 6, 2019 - about 56,173 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 19V188000
- Also written as
- 19V-188
- Manufacturer number
- 42J5
- Reported
- March 6, 2019
- Vehicles affected
- ~56,173
- Component
- suspension
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
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.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 19V-188 when calling a dealer.
Affected 4 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.