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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - LINKAGES | ||||||||||||||||
| 10V621000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | V (Vehicle) | 228236 | MFR | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 12/10/2010 | 12/14/2010 | |||||||||
| Defect Summary | Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 jetta, jetta sportwagen, golf and rabbit, as well as model year 2006 -2010 new beetle and new beetle convertible vehicles equipped with 2.5l engines. the jetta, jetta sportwagen, golf and rabbit vehicles may have a small plastic tab located on the windshield washer fluid reservoir that may chafe against an underhood fuel supply line. the new beetle and the new beetle convertible vehicles may have a fastening clamp on a hydraulic hose of the power steering system that may be located in an improper position which could cause chafing against an underhood fuel supply line. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If chafing occurs, there is the potential for a fuel leak to develop. fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will either remove the plastic tab from the windshield washer fluid reservoir, or inspect the position of the fastening clamp and adjust the related fastening clamp into the correct position. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or before january 31, 2011. owners may contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Volkswagen safety recall no. 2014/u1. 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 . | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY | |||
| 07/27/2009 | 100 | 4 | |
| 2009 and possibly 2010 volkswagen jetta windshield wiper system stopped working when the brake was applied and only restarted when the brake pedal was released. updated 02-26-2010. *bf updated ivoq 06/01/10 vehicle taken to dealer 4 times for corrective action and system is not repaired. dealer told me that vw engineering stated that this is proper operation of the system and no repairs are needed. dealers employees are aware of the safety hazard associated with lack of proper operation and state that they acknowledged the problem and that it is not in proper working order. *tr | |||
| 08/15/2009 | 10000 | 8 | |
| Windshield wipers system failed in snow storm. parts replaced complete loss of engine power while driving in traffic. 8 times this has happened. dealer can not find cause. no start situation, twice. dealer can not find cause. transmission noise. dealer can not find cause, will replace transmission if noise continues. *tr | |||
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | |||
| 07/08/2012 | 56000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. the contact stated that she attempted to roll the windows down, but they would not roll down. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the dealer stated that the electrical instrument panel for the windows needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure and current mileages were 56,000. | |||
| 07/08/2012 | 56000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. the contact stated that she attempted to roll the windows down, but they would not roll down. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the dealer stated that the electrical instrument panel for the windows needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure and current mileages were 56,000. sm. | |||
| 07/08/2012 | 56000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. the contact stated she was putting the windows down the windows would not go down. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the dealer stated that electrical window instrument panel needed to be replace. the vehicle was not repaired the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure and current was 56,000.jp | |||