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19V-879

Dec 11

Volkswagen

Front wheel bearings may have been improperly machined, potentially causing excessive stress on the wheel, wheel bolts, or wheel bearings

Wheels

Part replacement

19V-866

Dec 6

Volkswagen

Hairline cracks can develop within the transmission electronic gearbox (mechatronic unit), causing an internal transmission oil leak and a…

Powertrain

2,167

Part replacement

19V-862

Dec 4

Volkswagen

Driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high…

Airbags

226

Part replacement

19V-737

Oct 16

Volkswagen

Rear wheel arch cover trim may loosen and detach from the vehicle

Structure

174,278

Part replacement

19V-679

Sep 25

Volkswagen

Modifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period may cause the affected vehicles to not comply with all of the…

Other or unknown

113

Refund or buyback

19V-615

Aug 22

Volkswagen

Build-up of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the key to be removed from the ignition when the transmission shift lever…

Electrical system

679,027

Repair or modification

19V-614

Aug 21

Volkswagen

Suction jet in the fuel tank may have been welded in the incorrect position allowing fuel to leak

Fuel system

Part replacement

19V-547

Jul 24

Volkswagen

Oxidation on the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) connecting cable may cause the software to misdiagnose a malfunction and disable the…

Airbags

145,337

Repair or modification

19V-535

Jul 17

Volkswagen

Air bag Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may have a defective power supply capacitor that can result in air bag deactivation or inadvertent…

Airbags

27,822

Software update

19V-474

Jun 19

Volkswagen

Improper electrical contact may cause the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) to falsely detect a malfunction and deactivate the passenger…

Airbags

138,896

Part replacement

Campaign 19V-879Do not drive

Front wheel bearings may have been improperly machined, potentially causing excessive stress on the wheel, wheel bolts, or wheel bearings

Manufacturer: Volkswagen
Filed: December 11, 2019
Component: Wheels
Vehicles affected: 8
Remedy: Part replacement
Recall type: Vehicle

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Jetta GLI, Golf Alltrack, and Golf GTI vehicles. The front wheel bearings may have been improperly machined, potentially causing excessive stress on the wheel, wheel bolts, or wheel bearings.

Consequence

The excessive stress can cause steering, traction or other stability issues or breakage relating to the front wheels, and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Volkswagen has notified owners, and dealers will replace the wheel bearing assemblies, wheels, and wheel bolts, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 40P1. Note: The affected owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repairs have been made.

Affected models

Volkswagen Golf 2019 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack 2019 Volkswagen Jetta 2019

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