Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #09V333000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 09V333000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Includes 16,000 affected units, DIRECT SHIFT GEARBOX, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 passenger cars manufactured between september 2008 and august 2009. the wiring harness of a temperature sensor in the direct shift gearbox (dsg) may have connector wires that were insufficiently crimped. with insufficiently crimped connector wires, a temperature sensor has the potential to falsely detect a high gearbox oil temperature, causing the transmission to abruptly shift to neutral. if this happens, the selector lever position indicator within the instrument panel will flash. in addition, the "depress brake pedal" indicator light will be illuminated, alerting the driver to apply the brakes.

Corrective Action

Volkswagen will reprogram the transmission control module with updated software free of charge. the recall began on october 20, 2009. owners may contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 09V333000
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2009-08-20T00:00:00
Subject: Direct shift gearbox
Component: Power Train
Potentially Affected Units: 16,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 37E3/S7 & 37E5/J7
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 passenger cars manufactured between september 2008 and august 2009. the wiring harness of a temperature sensor in the direct shift gearbox (dsg) may have connector wires that were insufficiently crimped. with insufficiently crimped connector wires, a temperature sensor has the potential to falsely detect a high gearbox oil temperature, causing the transmission to abruptly shift to neutral. if this happens, the selector lever position indicator within the instrument panel will flash. in addition, the "depress brake pedal" indicator light will be illuminated, alerting the driver to apply the brakes.
Consequence Summary: The abrupt shift to neutral could lead to a crash without warning.
Corrective Action: Volkswagen will reprogram the transmission control module with updated software free of charge. the recall began on october 20, 2009. owners may contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-gm8u_vjwv~6xr7
NHTSA ID: 09V333000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1741512641
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Updated At: 1741512641
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