NHTSA Recall # | 120932 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 17V070000 |
MFG Compaign # | 10F4 |
Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Supplier | VOLKSWAGEN |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | JETTA |
Model Year | 2017 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
Date of notification | 16/02/17 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 25/11/16 |
End date of manufacturing | 30/11/16 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 03/02/17 |
Report created | 06/02/17 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 2 |
Defect summary | Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 jetta vehicles equipped with a 1. 4l engine. These vehicles have an engine that may seize due to an improper casting of the block. |
Consequence summary | If the engine seizes, the wheels may suddenly lock up, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Volkswagen will either buy back the vehicle or replace the engine block, free of charge. The recall began february 2017. Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 10f4. |
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). |