2014 Volkswagen Passat Recall — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES (14V182000)
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.
| Year | 2014 |
|---|---|
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Passat |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES |
| Campaign number | 14V182000 |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen of America, Inc. |
| Summary | 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. |
| Consequence | The leaking transmission fluid could contact a hot surface and result in a vehicle fire. |
| Remedy | 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. Owners may contact Volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 38B9/9V. |
| Report received | 15/04/2014 |
| Source | NHTSA |
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