4 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Posted on: 2017-03-06
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 beetle and jetta gli vehicles. The affected vehicles have incorrect information on the tire information label, possibly causing the operator to overload the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 110, tire selection and rims.
Consequence
Overloading the vehicle may affect vehicle handling or result in tire damage, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected tire information label, free of charge. The recall began march 30, 2017. Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for the recall is 01b9.
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.
DEFECT #2 - STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
Posted on: 2019-08-22
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2019 gti, 2015-2016 and 2018-2019 golf, 2012-2019 beetle and beetle convertible, 2017-2019 golf sportwagen and 2011-2018 jetta vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, manual handbrake and keyless entry. A build-up of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the key to be removed from the ignition when the transmission shift lever is not in park.
Consequence
Removing the key while the shift lever is in a position other than park increases the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.
Corrective Action
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional switch and circuit board, free of charge. The recall began november 19, 2019. Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 37m2.
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.
DEFECT #3 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE
Posted on: 2019-08-22
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2019 gti, 2015-2016 and 2018-2019 golf, 2012-2019 beetle and beetle convertible, 2017-2019 golf sportwagen and 2011-2018 jetta vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, manual handbrake and keyless entry. A build-up of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the key to be removed from the ignition when the transmission shift lever is not in park.
Consequence
Removing the key while the shift lever is in a position other than park increases the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.
Corrective Action
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional switch and circuit board, free of charge. The recall began november 19, 2019. Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 37m2.
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.
DEFECT #4 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Posted on: 2020-09-08
Description
Tenneco automotive (tenneco) is recalling certain beck/arnley master cylinders, part number 072-9831, sold as aftermarket or replacement parts for 2004-2018 volkswagen jetta, and 2012-2019 volkswagen beetle vehicles. The fluid seal crimp on the master cylinder may be insufficient, causing brake fluid to leak or the cylinder to come apart.
Consequence
If there is a brake fluid leak, it can reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Beck/arnley will notify the distributors that sold the master cylinders and will work with the distributors to notify the end users. Affected master cylinders will be exchanged for a new master cylinder (part number 072-9990), free of charge. The recall began october 30, 2020. Owners may contact tenneco customer service at 1-800-625-9319.
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.