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Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid Recall 13V568: Power Train

NHTSA campaign 13V568, reported November 14, 2013, 3,837 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 13V568Volkswagen of America, Inc.
Component
POWER TRAIN
Problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Jetta Hybrid vehicles manufactured October 2012 through October 2013 and equipped with a DQ-200 direct-shift gearbox. 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.
Risk
This sudden loss of power while driving increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the gearbox oil with a non-corrosive version, free of charge. The recall began on December 6, 2013. Owners may contact Volkswagen at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's recall number is 34F6/4V.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid20132014