TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE SHOOK AND PREVIOUSLY MADE ABNORMAL NOISES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT ABLE TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE LOCAL DEALER (TIMMONS VOLKSWAGEN OF LONG BEACH, 3940 CHERRY AVE, LONG BEACH, CA, …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE SHOOK AND PREVIOUSLY MADE ABNORMAL NOISES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT ABLE TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE LOCAL DEALER (TIMMONS VOLKSWAGEN OF LONG BEACH, 3940 CHERRY AVE, LONG BEACH, CA, 90807) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STARTER FAILED, THE BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM WAS LEAKING OIL, THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER OUTER CV BOOTS WERE TORN/WORN, AND THE SWAY BAR LINK WAS FRACTURED. ALL THE PARTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED DUE TO THE COST. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,200.
NHTSA ODI #11048241
96,000 miles · Mar 7, 2017
Electrical SystemSuspension
REFERENCE 10959049 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. ON 04/01/2016 HAD THE IGNITION REPLACED IN THE VHEICLE AT THE DEALERSHIP. VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCEPT THE KEY AFTER BEING PARKED, HOWEVER ALL LIGHTS, BLINKERS AND INDICATORS (DOOR OPEN DINGS) , RADIO FUNCTIONED AS IF THE KEY WAS IN THE IGNITION AND VEHICLE WAS RUNNING. VEHICLE TOWED TO …
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REFERENCE 10959049 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. ON 04/01/2016 HAD THE IGNITION REPLACED IN THE VHEICLE AT THE DEALERSHIP. VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCEPT THE KEY AFTER BEING PARKED, HOWEVER ALL LIGHTS, BLINKERS AND INDICATORS (DOOR OPEN DINGS) , RADIO FUNCTIONED AS IF THE KEY WAS IN THE IGNITION AND VEHICLE WAS RUNNING. VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALERSHIP FOR IGNITION REPLACEMENT.
NHTSA ODI #10959053
97,000 miles · Mar 7, 2017
Suspension
SUSPENSION RUSTED OUT...SPRINGS, ARMS, BUSHINGS, THE ENTIRE FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM BOTH LEFT SIDE AND RIGHT, WITH EXCEPTION OF THE SHOCKS. SUDDEN CLANKING NOISE, FRONT END SCRAPING THE UNEVEN ROADWAY SURFACE. VEHICLE PARKED UNTIL IT COULD BE LOOKED AT BY TECHNICIAN, AND THE FRONT END JUST RUSTED APART, INCLUDING SPRINGS FELL O…
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SUSPENSION RUSTED OUT...SPRINGS, ARMS, BUSHINGS, THE ENTIRE FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM BOTH LEFT SIDE AND RIGHT, WITH EXCEPTION OF THE SHOCKS. SUDDEN CLANKING NOISE, FRONT END SCRAPING THE UNEVEN ROADWAY SURFACE. VEHICLE PARKED UNTIL IT COULD BE LOOKED AT BY TECHNICIAN, AND THE FRONT END JUST RUSTED APART, INCLUDING SPRINGS FELL OUT UPON THE LIFT OF THE VEHICLE....ABSOLUTLEY NO TIRE WEAR TO INDICATE ANY ISSUE PRIOR, OR STEERING COMPROMISE...WAS TOLD BY THE TECHNICIAN THE "THIS USUALLY IS SEEN ON THE PASSAT, NOT JETTAS"....VEHICLE HAS 97000. MILES....VEHICLE IS DRIVEN HIGHWAY AND CITY STREET USE. VEHCILE WAS INVOLVED IN AND ACCIDENT, IT BEING STRUCK IN THE REAR END, WHILE IN MOTION ON A CITY STREET, VIOLENTLY BY ANOTHER VEHICLE ON 04/04/2014, DAMAGE TO THE TRUNK ,HATCH, REAR BUMPER, AND FIRING MECHANISM ON THE DRIVERS SIDE SEATBELT ENGAGED RENDERING THE SEATBELT UNABLE TO FUNCTION AND NEEDED REPLACED.
NHTSA ODI #10959049
104,293 miles · Mar 31, 2015
EnginePower TrainSuspension
RIGHT SIDE DRIVE SHAFT AND LEFT SIDE DRIVE SHAFT FAULTY. VACUUM PUMP LEAKING OIL BAD, AND NEW GASKET NEEDED. LEFT SIDE REAR DOOR LATCH ALSO DOES NOT LOCK POSING A THREAT TO SAFETY AND LEAVING POSSIBILITY FOR ROBBER, VEHICLE DAMAGE AND OR BODILY HARM DUE TO INTRUDER. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10702964
83,000 miles · Jun 11, 2012
Suspension
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, A LOUD METAL TO METAL NOISE EMITTED OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE COIL SPRING WAS FRACTURED. THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE THE PART NEEDED FOR RE…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, A LOUD METAL TO METAL NOISE EMITTED OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE COIL SPRING WAS FRACTURED. THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE THE PART NEEDED FOR REPAIRS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 83,000.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Volkswagen Passat, 2018 Tiguan LWB, 2007-2009 Jetta Sedan, 2011-2013, 2015 and 2019 Jetta, 2013 Jetta Hybrid, 2008-2009 Jetta Sportwagen, 2015 Golf Sportwagen, 2013 Golf, 2008-2010 and 2012-2013 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2008-2010 Beetle, and Beetle Convertible vehicles. Modifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period may cause the affected vehicles to not comply with all of the applicable regulatory requirements.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners and repurchase the affected vehicles. The recall began November 6, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01D7. Note: This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 18V-329.
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2010 JETTA, NEW BEETLE, NEW BEETLE CONVERTIBLE, MODEL YEAR 2009 JETTA SPORTWAGEN AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 RABBIT VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.5L ENGINES. THE JETTA, JETTA SPORTWAGEN, 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 & remedy
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND IF NECESSARY REPLACE THE UNDERHOOD FUEL LINE. ADDITIONALLY, 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.
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING 25,594 MY 2006-2009 JETTA 5TH GENERATION EQUIPPED WITH 2.01 ENGINE. THE FASTENING SCREW CONTACT SURFACES ON THE DRIVESHAFT COVER PLATE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED TO FACTORY SPECIFICATIONS. SOME SCREWS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TORQUED PROPERLY DURING ASSEMBLY AND COULD LOOSEN OVER TIME, CAUSING A KNOCKING SOUND WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. THE DRIVESHAFT SCREWS COULD LOOSEN TO THE POINT WHERE THE DRIVESHAFT DETACHES FROM THE GEARBOX.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE VEHICLE IS MOVING WHEN THIS HAPPENS, THE DETACHED DRIVESHAFT COULD CAUSE DAMAGE THE GEARBOX HOUSING. A DAMAGE GEARBOX HOUSING COULD LEAK GEARBOX OIL ONTO THE STREET AND CREATE A RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH FOR BOTH THE DRIVER AND OTHER MOTORISTS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DRIVESHAFT SCREWS AND REPLACE THE SCREWS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 24, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987.
CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." SOME VEHICLES MAY NOT HAVE HAD A REQUIRED CAP INSTALLED WHICH DISABLES THE HEADLIGHT HORIZONTAL AIM AND SOME VEHICLES MAY CONTAIN A CAP THAT DISABLES THE VERTICAL AIMING SCREW.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: NONCOMPLIANCE CAN INHIBIT PROPER HEADLAMP AIM ADJUSTMENT FOR ROADWAY ILLUMINATION, IMPROPERLY AIMED HEADLAMPS COULD CAUSE REDUCED ROAD VISIBILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR THE PRESENCE OF A CAP IN THE SOCKET OF THE LOW BEAM HORIZONTAL AIMING SCREW AND INSTALL ONE IF MISSING, AND INSPECT FOR THE PRESENCE OF A CAP IN THE SOCKET OF THE VERTICAL AIMING SCREW AND IF PRESENT, THE CAP WILL BE REMOVED. THE RECALL WILL BEGIN ON OCTOBER 31, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VW AT 1-800-822-8987.
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