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Recall 09V-333

VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC recalled the 2009 to 2010 Audi A3 and 4 other models: Power train (automatic transmission).

At a glance

Campaign number
09V-333
Reported
August 20, 2009
Vehicles affected
16,000 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 passenger cars manufactured between september 2008 and august 2009. The wiring harness of a temperature sensor in the direct shift gearbox (DSG) may have connector wires that were insufficiently crimped. With insufficiently crimped connector wires, a temperature sensor has the potential to falsely detect a high gearbox oil temperature, causing the transmission to abruptly shift to neutral. If this happens, the selector lever position indicator within the instrument panel will flash. In addition, the "depress brake pedal" indicator light will be illuminated, alerting the driver to apply the brakes.

The risk

The abrupt shift to neutral could lead to a crash without warning.

The fix

Volkswagen will reprogram the transmission control module with updated software free of charge. The recall began on october 20, 2009. Owners may contact volkswagen at 1-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

VW recall no.37e3/s7 & audi recall no. 37e5/j7.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to <a href=[link removed] .

Affected vehicles