VW recalls 1.1M Jetta, Beetle models in US, China over suspension fears

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Volkswagen is recalling about 1.1 million vehicles in China and North America in a newly announced campaign affecting the rear suspensions on some models. For the US, the action covers about 442,265 vehicles, including 400,602 examples of its 2011-2013 Jetta and 41,663 units of the 2012-2013 Beetle and Beetle Convertible. According to Reuters, the recall affects a further 126,000 vehicles in Canada and about 581,090 in China, including related market-specific models like the Sagitar.

The problem can occur if the affected models have a collision to the rear or the side-rear of the vehicle. It's then possible for the trailing arms on the torsion-beam rear suspension to be damaged. If the harm isn't noticed, then the part could fracture while driving. Obviously, a broken rear suspension is going to have an adverse effect on handling.

To fix things, VW dealers will inspect the trailing arms on the models, and they will all receive a sheetmetal part that will make a distinctive sound if broken in the future. If already damaged, the entire torsion beam will be replaced. Obviously, this work will be done at no charge to owners.

According to VW, there are no known accidents or injuries as a result of this problem, and the company says it's notifying the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration about the recall today. Owners should receive notification in the next 30 days, VW spokesperson Jeannine Ginivan tells Autoblog. Scroll down to read the company's official announcement about the US campaign.Continue reading VW recalls 1.1M Jetta, Beetle models in US, China over suspension fears

VW recalls 1.1M Jetta, Beetle models in US, China over suspension fears originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 17 Oct 2014 17:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.



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