Volkswagen recall: Suspension
What is wrong
Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2012 routan vehicles, manufactured from november 15, 2011, through november 21, 2011. Some vehicles may be equipped with right rear hub and bearing assemblies that were not fully machined.
What could happen
This could result in a decrease in durability, which may lead to wheel separation, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the right rear hub and bearing assembly, free of charge. The safety recall began on april 20, 2012. Owners may contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.
Vehicles covered
- Volkswagen Routan 2012
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 12V147000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Volkswagen Of America, Inc
- Reported to NHTSA
- Apr 5, 2012
- Owners notified
- Apr 20, 2012
- Vehicles or items affected
- 15
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Nov 15, 2011 to Nov 21, 2011
- Part
- Suspension › Rear
- Maker's own recall number
- 42G3/W2
Notes
Volkswagenâs safety recall number is 42g3/w2.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administrationâs vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236(TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Volkswagen recall: Air bags Feb 11, 2016
- Volkswagen recall: Electrical system Apr 1, 2015
- Volkswagen recall: Electrical system Jul 1, 2014
- Chrysler / Dodge / Volkswagen recall: Suspension Feb 11, 2014
- Volkswagen recall: Electrical system Mar 1, 2011
- Volkswagen recall: Electrical system Jun 10, 2010
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.