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Volkswagen due to gearbox fluid additives, the control module within the gearbox may corrode.

NHTSA campaign 13V-568 · Reported November 14, 2013 · 3,837 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Volkswagen Jetta
VEHICLES AFFECTED
3,837
REMEDY
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the gearbox oil with a non-corrosive version, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

Volkswagen of America, Inc. reported a problem with the power train. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

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.

WHY IT MATTERS

This sudden loss of power while driving increases the risk of a crash.

WHAT TO DO

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the gearbox oil with a non-corrosive version, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 13V-568.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2013–2014Volkswagen Jetta

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

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