Now Hear This! VW Recall
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Volkswagen of America has just announced a recall of approximately 26,452 vehicles due to the possibility of a fire from leaking transmission fluid.
Which VW models are affected by the recall?
Model year 2014 Jetta, Beetle, Beetle Convertible and Passat vehicles equipped with a 1.8T engine and torque converter automatic transmission.
What causes the possible fire from leaking transmission fluid?
The O-ring seals between the oil cooler and transmission may leak fluid, which may come in contact with a hot surface and possibly cause a fire.
Are there any known accidents attributed to the defect?
At this time, no known accidents have been reported by VW attributing to the defect.
What do I do if my car is one of those affected?
VW will be notifying all owners affected by the recall beginning April 16 and will replace the O-ring seals in the transmission oil cooler, free of charge.
If your VW is part of this recall and you have not been notified, call your local, independent VW repair shop to schedule an appointment to have your VW checked and serviced for the defect.
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