The leaking transmission fluid could contact a hot surface and result in a vehicle fire.
The leaking transmission fluid could contact a hot surface and result in a vehicle fire.
We break every recall down into plain English — this one’s still on our list. Until our write-up is ready, the official NHTSA hazard and remedy below have the full, accurate details.
Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1249779-volkswagen-beetle-2014-recall-power-train · Recall date April 15, 2014 · Official notice: NHTSA #14V182000
“VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE (2014) recall — Power Train.” GovInfoNow, recall dated April 15, 2014. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1249779-volkswagen-beetle-2014-recall-power-train. Based on NHTSA recall 14V182000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=14V182000).
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.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Volkswagen of America, Inc. to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 14V182000 — Volkswagen of America, Inc. VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE (2014) recall — Power Train Hello, I own a VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE (2014) recall — Power Train that is covered by recall 14V182000 from Volkswagen of America, Inc.. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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