NHTSA Recall 11V466000
NHTSA Campaign Id 11V466000; Date: Sep. 7, 2011
If the tailpipe extension is hot during inadvertent contact, a burn could occur.
Recalled Vehicles:
2011 Volkswagen Jetta
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Of America, Inc
Affected Units:: 30,294
Recall Summary:
Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 jetta sedan vehicles manufactured from March 18, 2010, through August 22, 2011. Some vehicles had a stainless steel exhaust tip installed at the port during importation. These exhaust tips may extend beyond the original length of the factory-installed exhaust pipes. It is possible for inadvertent contact to occur with a person's leg.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect and replace the stainless steel exhaust tips as necessary free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during November 2011. Owners may contact Volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.
Recall Notes:
Volkswagen's safety recall number is 26g8/u3. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 30, 2011
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