Component
SUSPENSION:REAR
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
Your vehicle's rear trailing arms might be weakened from a previous crash, which could lead to a sudden break, causing you to lose control of your car and increasing the risk of another accident.
Risk if Unfixed
If the trailing arm breaks suddenly, you might lose control of your vehicle, which could lead to a serious crash.
Free Fix
Volkswagen will fix your vehicle free of charge by installing a protective sheet metal inlay on the rear axle trailing arms to prevent a sudden break, and they will contact you to schedule the repair.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Jetta vehicles manufactured March 1, 2010, to November 30, 2012, and 2012-2013 Beetle vehicles manufactured March 1, 2011, to July 31, 2013. The durability of the rear trailing arms may be reduced in vehicles whose rear trailing arms have been previously deformed, such as a result of a rear or side-rear impact crash.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
The reduced durability of the trailing arm may result in its sudden fracture, possibly causing loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a sheet metal inlay on the rear axle trailing arms designed to prevent a sudden loss of control in the event of trailing arm sudden fracture, free of charge. The recall began April 7, 2015. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.
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