NHTSA Recall 18V904000: Coil springs (suspension)
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 6,322 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Volkswagen Atlas.
| NHTSA campaign | 18V904000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 42J2/42J3 |
| Component | SUSPENSION › REAR › SPRINGS › COIL SPRINGS |
| Report received | December 19, 2018 |
| Owner notification | January 31, 2019 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Volkswagen Atlas, 2015 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen, and 2019 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles. The rear coil springs may prematurely fracture.
Safety risk
If a coil spring fractures while driving, it may damage a rear tire causing a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Volkswagen has notified owners, and dealers will replace the rear axle coil springs, free of charge. The recall began January 31, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42J2/42J3.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 18V904000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.