NHTSA Recall 19V615000
NHTSA Campaign Id 19V615000; Date: Aug. 22, 2019
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2012 Volkswagen Beetle; 2013 Volkswagen Beetle; 2014 Volkswagen Beetle; 2015 Volkswagen Beetle; 2016 Volkswagen Beetle; 2017 Volkswagen Beetle; 2018 Volkswagen Beetle; 2019 Volkswagen Beetle; 2012 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible; 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible; 2014 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible; 2015 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible; 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible; 2017 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible; 2018 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible; 2019 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible; 2015 Volkswagen Golf; 2016 Volkswagen Golf; 2018 Volkswagen Golf; 2019 Volkswagen Golf; 2017 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen; 2018 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen; 2019 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen; 2015 Volkswagen GTI; 2016 Volkswagen GTI; 2017 Volkswagen GTI; 2018 Volkswagen GTI; 2019 Volkswagen GTI; 2011 Volkswagen Jetta; 2012 Volkswagen Jetta; 2013 Volkswagen Jetta; 2014 Volkswagen Jetta; 2015 Volkswagen Jetta; 2016 Volkswagen Jetta; 2017 Volkswagen Jetta; 2018 Volkswagen Jetta
Component: Steering:column Locking:anti-theft Device
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 679,027
Recall Summary:
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."
How to Fix:
volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional switch and circuit board, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin october 11, 2019. owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. volkswagen's number for this recall is 37m2.
Recall 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.
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