Volkswagen of America (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.
Volkswagen Group of America – Oil Leak at Transmission Oil Cooler
| Report Received Date | 04/15/2014 |
| NHTSA ID | 14V182000 |
| Consequence Summary | The leaking transmission fluid could contact a hot surface and result in a vehicle fire. |
| Corrective Action | 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. |
| Recall Code | 38B9/9V |
| Potentially Affected | 26452 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=14V182000) |
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