Recall 11V-466
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC recalled the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta: Engine and engine cooling (exhaust system).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 11V-466
- Reported
- September 7, 2011
- Vehicles affected
- 30,294 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
If the tailpipe extension is hot during inadvertent contact, a burn could occur.
The fix
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-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Volkswagen's safety recall number is 26g8/u3.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
- Volkswagen Jetta 2011