NHTSA recall 14V182000
Power Train · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Details
What's wrong: 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 matters: The leaking transmission fluid could contact a hot surface and result in a vehicle fire.
The fix: 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.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2014 Volkswagen Beetle, 2014 Volkswagen Jetta, 2014 Volkswagen Passat.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 14V182000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.