Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #18V464000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V464000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Affecting 2015-2018 volkswagen golf and golf sportwagen vehicles Includes 33,168 affected units, Key May Be Removed While Not In Park/FMVSS 114, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2015-2018 volkswagen golf and golf sportwagen vehicles

Defect Summary

Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2018 volkswagen golf and golf sportwagen vehicles. the build of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the key to be removed from the ignition while the vehicle shift lever is not in "park." as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 114, "theft protection and rollaway prevention."

Corrective Action

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional switch and circuit board, free of charge. The recall began march 19, 2019. Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. volkswagen's number for this recall is 37l5.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 18V464000
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2018-07-11T00:00:00
Subject: Key may be removed while not in park/fmvss 114
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 33,168

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 37L5
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2018 volkswagen golf and golf sportwagen vehicles. the build of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the key to be removed from the ignition while the vehicle shift lever is not in "park." as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 114, "theft protection and rollaway prevention."
Consequence Summary: Removing the key while the shift lever is in a position other than "park" increases the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.
Corrective Action: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional switch and circuit board, free of charge. The recall began march 19, 2019. Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. volkswagen's number for this recall is 37l5.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 76.86

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NHTSA ID: 18V464000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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