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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-678

Sep 25

BMW

Front axle swivel bearings may not have been properly heat treated during manufacturing, reducing their strength and possibly causing them to break

Steering

368

Part replacement

19V-676

Sep 23

Mercedes-Benz

Rear spoiler may detach

Structure

4,765

Inspection

19V-667

Sep 19

General Motors

Fuel tanks may have been manufactured with an improperly sealed seam, possibly allowing fuel to leak along the seam near the fuel inlet

Fuel system

301

Part replacement

19E-064

Sep 19

General Motors

GM dealers may have inadvertently sold these assemblies as replacement keys despite them having been recalled under NHTSA recall number 14V-346…

Electrical system

10,740

Part replacement

19V-664

Sep 18

Subaru

Brake pedal mounting bracket may have a missing or insufficiently tightened bolt

Brakes

3,467

Part replacement

19V-654

Sep 12

Nissan

Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles

Back-over prevention

1,228,830

Software update

19V-653

Sep 12

BMW

Driver's seat belt guide loop mount may have been improperly welded

Seat belts

Part replacement

19V-652

Sep 12

General Motors

Joint in one or both of the front lower control arms may have been improperly welded

Suspension

93,722

Part replacement

19E-062

Sep 12

Stellantis

Air bag modules did not complete developmental testing

Airbags

Part replacement

Campaign 19V-679

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

Manufacturer: Volkswagen
Filed: September 25, 2019
Component: Other or unknown
Vehicles affected: 113
Remedy: Refund or buyback
Recall type: Vehicle

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Volkswagen Passat, 2018 Tiguan LWB, 2007-2009 Jetta Sedan, 2011-2013, 2015 and 2019 Jetta, 2013 Jetta Hybrid, 2008-2009 Jetta Sportwagen, 2015 Golf Sportwagen, 2013 Golf, 2008-2010 and 2012-2013 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2008-2010 Beetle, and Beetle Convertible vehicles. Modifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period may cause the affected vehicles to not comply with all of the applicable regulatory requirements.

Consequence

If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.

Remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners and repurchase the affected vehicles. The recall began November 6, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01D7. Note: This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 18V-329.

Affected models

Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen 2015 Volkswagen Jetta 2015 to 2019 Volkswagen Passat 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan 2018

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