Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #11V196000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11V196000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Includes 71,043 affected units, ELECTRICAL WIRING/FUSE, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2011 jetta vehicles, manufactured from march 2010 through march 2011. these vehicles may have an electrical wiring and fuse layout where the converter box is protected by the same fuse used by the signal horn and the anti-theft alarm system. should that fuse be blown, the converter box will be disconnected from the power supply which, in turn, will shut off applications such as the engine management system, lighting system, and wipers.

Corrective Action

Volkswagen will notify owners when sufficient quantities of repairs kits are available. dealers will separate the wiring for the horn and the theft protection horn from the power supply of the converter box and route the wires to separate fuses to correct the condition free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during april 2011. owners may contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 11V196000
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2011-03-29T00:00:00
Subject: Electrical wiring/fuse
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 71,043

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2011 jetta vehicles, manufactured from march 2010 through march 2011. these vehicles may have an electrical wiring and fuse layout where the converter box is protected by the same fuse used by the signal horn and the anti-theft alarm system. should that fuse be blown, the converter box will be disconnected from the power supply which, in turn, will shut off applications such as the engine management system, lighting system, and wipers.
Consequence Summary: Should this happen while the vehicle is being driven, the engine could stall, or the headlights or wipers could turn off unexpectedly, potentially leading to a crash without warning.
Corrective Action: Volkswagen will notify owners when sufficient quantities of repairs kits are available. dealers will separate the wiring for the horn and the theft protection horn from the power supply of the converter box and route the wires to separate fuses to correct the condition free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during april 2011. 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-a27e_s2ne-2h3c
NHTSA ID: 11V196000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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