Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #19V615000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 19V615000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Affecting 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 Includes 679,027 affected units, Key May Be Removed When Not In Park, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

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

Defect 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."

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 19V615000
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2019-08-22T00:00:00
Subject: Key may be removed when not in park
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 679,027

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 37M2
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect 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."
Consequence Summary: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 49.07

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SID: row-hb39~6ynb-e64e
NHTSA ID: 19V615000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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