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2013 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan Base 4dr Auto SEL w/Nav PZEV

2013 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan
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Front Wheel Drive, 4 Door Sedan, Compact Cars
24 (2011) mpg city / 31 (2011) mpg hwy
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Issued: 2013-11-20
DESCRIPTION OF ISSUE

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Jetta Hybrid vehicles manufactured October 2012 through October 2013 and equipped with a DQ-200 direct-shift gearbox. Due to gearbox fluid additives, internal components of the gearbox may corrode. The deposits from this corrosion may cause an electrical short and result in a stall-like condition.
This sudden loss of power while driving increases the risk of a crash.

DESCRIPTION OF COMPONENT

POWER TRAIN

RESOLUTION

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the gearbox oil with a non-corrosive version, free of charge. The recall began on December 6, 2013. Owners may contact Volkswagen at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's recall number is 34F6/4V.

NOTES

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.


To Address this issue, please contact your local dealer or Volkswagen directly for assistance

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