2016 VW GOLF RECALL - #19V188000
		RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : REAR : SPRINGS : COIL SPRINGS
		
        Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Golf Sportwagen, 2019 Jetta, 2015-2019 Golf, and 2018-2019 Tiguan vehicles.  The rear coil springs may prematurely fracture.
		
		
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							| Vehicle | 
							2016 VW GOLF | 
							
								
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							| Manufacturer | 
							Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. | 
						 
						
							| Manufactured between | 
							1/14/2015 - 10/27/2018 | 
						 
						
							| Recalled on | 
							3/12/2019 | 
						 
						
							| Influenced by | 
							Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. | 
						 
						
							| Owners Notified on | 
							4/12/2019 | 
						 
						
							| # Affected | 
							56,173 | 
						 
						
							| Recalled for | 
							SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS | 
						 
						
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							| Description | 
							Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Golf Sportwagen, 2019 Jetta, 2015-2019 Golf, and 2018-2019 Tiguan vehicles.  The rear coil springs may prematurely fracture. | 
						 
						
							| Consequences | 
							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. | 
						 
						
							| Corrective action | 
							Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear axle coil springs, free of charge.  The recall began April 12, 2019.  Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.  Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42J5. | 
						 
						
							| 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. | 
						 
						
							| See also | 
							
								
									
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										2016 VW GOLF Recall for STEERING, COLUMN LOCKING, ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
									
									
  
									
										2016 VW GOLF Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, IGNITION, ANTI-THEFT, CONTROL MODULE
									
									
  
									
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