NHTSA Campaign 11V466000 — VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 2011 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Public recall record in a structured, readable format. Campaign: 11V466000. Vehicle: VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM.
Overview
| Campaign Number | 11V466000 |
|---|---|
| Make / Model | VOLKSWAGEN JETTA |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM |
| Manufacturer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC |
Official 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.
Official consequence
IF THE TAILPIPE EXTENSION IS HOT DURING INADVERTENT CONTACT, A BURN COULD OCCUR.
Official remedy
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.
Official 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 <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
Full record fields (non-empty)
| Record ID | 89911 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Campaign Number | 11V466000 |
| Make | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | JETTA |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM |
| Manufacturer Name | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC |
| Manufacturing Begin Date | 2010-03-18 |
| Manufacturing End Date | 2011-08-22 |
| Record Type Code | V |
| Potentially Affected Units | 30294 |
| Action Date | 2011-11-30 |
| Initiator Code | MFR |
| Manufacturer (Display) | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Report Date | 2011-09-07 |
| Notification Date | 2011-09-08 |
| Official 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. |
| Official Consequence | IF THE TAILPIPE EXTENSION IS HOT DURING INADVERTENT CONTACT, A BURN COULD OCCUR. |
| Official Remedy | 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. |
| Official Notes / Contact | 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 <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> . |
| NHTSA Record Key | 000043558000954769000000138 |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Do Not Sell | No |