NHTSA Recall # | 124718 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 17V352000 |
MFG Compaign # | 06A8 |
Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Supplier | VOLKSWAGEN |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | JETTA |
Model Year | 2017 |
Component | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
Date of notification | 06/07/17 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 16/01/17 |
End date of manufacturing | 16/01/17 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 31/05/17 |
Report created | 02/06/17 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | 567 |
Estimated number of affected units | 2 |
Defect summary | Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 jetta vehicles. The affected vehicles have vehicle identification number (vin) markings on the body that do not match the vin plate near the windshield. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 cfr part 567, "certification." |
Consequence summary | The mismatched vins make the vehicle noncompliant with regulatory requirements. |
Corrective action | Volkswagen has notified owners and has replaced the vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on july 7, 2017. Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 06a8. |
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). |