Volkswagen recalls the 2014 Jetta, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, and Passat.

Volkswagen of America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 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.

Volkswagen's number for this recall: 38B9/9V.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V182000
Component: O-ring seals
Potential Number of Units Affected: 26,452

Consequence:
The leaking transmission fluid could contact a hot surface and result in a vehicle fire.

Remedy:
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the O-ring seals in the transmission oil cooler, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on April 16, 2014. Owners may contact Volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.

Customers may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to Safercar.

(source: Safercar)

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Volkswagen recalls the 2014 Jetta, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, and Passat.

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