The issue
On certain vehicles equipped with 1.8T engines and torque-converter (non-DSG) automatic transmissions, out of specification transmission cooler sealing O-rings may allow transmission fluid to leak in proximity to hot surfaces. This could increase the risk of a fire, potentially causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will replace affected O-rings.
Description (français)
Dans certains véhicules munis de moteur 1.8T et de boîte de vitesses automatique à convertisseur de couple (non-DSG), des joints toriques de refroidisseur de transmission non conformes aux spécifications pourraient laisser fuir du liquide de transmission à proximité de surfaces chaudes. Cela pourrait augmenter les risques d'un incendie, causant éventuellement des blessures corporelles et/ou des dommages aux biens. Correction : Les concessionnaires devront remplacer les joints toriques visés.
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Vehicles covered
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Volkswagen Beetle | 2014 |
| Volkswagen Jetta | 2014 |
| Volkswagen Passat | 2014 |
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Beetle | 2014 | 50 | 5 |
| Volkswagen Jetta | 2014 | 387 | 4 |
| Volkswagen Passat | 2014 | 594 | 10 |