Owners of certain 2014 Volkswagen vehicles equipped with 1.8T engines and torque converter automatic transmissions, will be notified to return their vehicles to a manufacturer approved repair facility for a problem that could result in an automobile fire. Approximately 26,452 vehicles are affected by this issue.
The vehicles affected include:
Due to a material change of the O-ring seals in the transmission oil cooler, the seals may have been manufactured out of specification. The O-ring may not completely seal between the cooler and transmission, allowing a small transmission fluid leak. Leaking fluid contacting a hot surface could result in a vehicle fire. Volkswagen is not aware of any fires, injuries, or accidents attributed to this issue.
Owners wanting more information about the problem can contact Volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987. Volkswagen’s recall number is 38B9/9V and the NHTSA campaign number is 14V-182.
