NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 11V466000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Published September 8, 2011 · Recall initiated: September 7, 2011
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
Recall details
- Brand
- VOLKSWAGEN
- Model
- JETTA
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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