Volkswagen Exhaust Tip
Model Exhaust Tip made by Volkswagen got 1 recall. There was one recall concerning engine and engine cooling .
Model 9999
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
| 11E036000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | E (Equipment) | 3505 | 11/30/2011 | MFR | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 09/08/2011 | 09/12/2011 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Volkswagen is recalling certain stainless steel exhaust tips, part number 1k0 071 910 u, sold as accessory equipment for use on model year 2011-2012 jetta sedan vehicles manufactured from march 18, 2010, through august 22, 2011. 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the tailpipe extension is hot during inadvertent contact, a burn could occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Volkswagen's safety recall number is 26g9/v4.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 http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||