Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #18V824000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V824000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Affecting 2018-2019 volkswagen atlas and tiguan and 2019 volkswagen jetta vehicles that do not have keyless entry Includes 73,549 affected units, No Warning When Key is Left in Ignition/FMVSS 114, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2018-2019 volkswagen atlas and tiguan and 2019 volkswagen jetta vehicles that do not have keyless entry
Defect Summary
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2019 volkswagen atlas and tiguan and 2019 volkswagen jetta vehicles that do not have keyless entry. the instrument cluster may not provide an audible warning to let the driver know that the key is still in the ignition when the door is open. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 114, "theft protection."
Corrective Action
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the instrument cluster, free of charge. the recall began december 13, 2018. owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 90l3 and 90l4.