VW Recalls 26K Vehicles to Correct Fluid Leak
The 2014 Volkswagen Passat is among 26,452 units the automaker is recalling to fix a fluid leak.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. –
Volkswagen of America informed the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration it is recalling four different 2014 models — a total of 26,452 units — to correct a fluid leak.
The models included in the recall are the 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,” NHTSA said. “The leaking transmission fluid could contact a hot surface and result in a vehicle fire.
Volkswagen told NHTSA the automaker will notify owners, and dealers will replace the O-ring seals in the transmission oil cooler, free of charge.
The recall was expected to begin this week.
In the meantime, owners can contact Volkswagen at (800) 822-8987 and reference recall No. 38B9/9V.
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