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, the control module within the gearbox may corrode. The deposits from this corrosion may cause an electrical short and result in a stall-like condition.
Volkswagen Group of America – Gearbox Control Module Corrosion
| Report Received Date | 11/14/2013 |
| NHTSA ID | 13V568000 |
| Consequence Summary | This sudden loss of power while driving increases the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective Action | 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. |
| Recall Code | 34F6/4V |
| Potentially Affected | 3837 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=13V568000) |
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