OFFICIAL CAMPAIGN FILE

NHTSA campaign 19V879000

NHTSA campaign 19V879000 covers 3 published year-and-model reports from 1 makes in this index and lists 8 potentially affected units campaign-wide. VIN eligibility must be checked separately.

Report received December 11, 2019 · Snapshot September 21, 2026

URGENT CAMPAIGN FLAG

NHTSA records include a Do Not Drive advisory for at least one campaign associated with campaign 19V879000. Open the campaign and verify the VIN before operating or parking the vehicle.

01 / DEFECT RECORD

What NHTSA campaign 19V879000 says

NHTSA campaign 19V879000 identifies WHEELS and states that The excessive stress can cause steering, traction or other stability issues or breakage relating to the front wheels, and increase the risk of a crash.

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Jetta GLI, Golf Alltrack, and Golf GTI vehicles. The front wheel bearings may have been improperly machined, potentially causing excessive stress on the wheel, wheel bolts, or wheel bearings.

Consequence summary

The excessive stress can cause steering, traction or other stability issues or breakage relating to the front wheels, and increase the risk of a crash.

02 / CORRECTIVE ACTION

Remedy for NHTSA campaign 19V879000

For NHTSA campaign 19V879000, the filed corrective action says: Volkswagen has notified owners, and dealers will replace the wheel bearing assemblies, wheels, and wheel bolts, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 40P1. Note: The affected owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repairs have been made.

Volkswagen has notified owners, and dealers will replace the wheel bearing assemblies, wheels, and wheel bolts, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 40P1. Note: The affected owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repairs have been made.

Owner notification: January 13, 2020
Filing manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Component groups: WHEELS

03 / PUBLISHED VEHICLES

Vehicles listed under NHTSA campaign 19V879000

RecallRoad links 3 year-and-model reports associated with NHTSA campaign 19V879000; the list reflects published source rows, not individual VIN coverage.

2019 Volkswagen GolfOpen model-year report →2019 Volkswagen Golf AlltrackOpen model-year report →2019 Volkswagen JettaOpen model-year report →