2011 Volkswagen Jetta recall: exhaust system
Volkswagen Of America, Inc reported this safety recall on September 7, 2011. It covers about 30,294 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 30,294
- reported
- Sep 7, 2011
- owners notified
- Nov 30, 2011
- related complaints
- 115
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system
- What is wrong
- Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 jetta sedan vehicles manufactured from march 18, 2010, through august 22, 2011. Some vehicles had a stainless steel exhaust tip installed at the port during importation. These exhaust tips may extend beyond the original length of the factory-installed exhaust pipes. It is possible for inadvertent contact to occur with a person's leg.
- Risk
- If the tailpipe extension is hot during inadvertent contact, a burn could occur.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the stainless steel exhaust tips as necessary free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during november 2011. Owners may contact volkswagen at 1‑800‑822‑8987.
Recall number 11V466000
Affected vehicles
- Volkswagen Jetta 2011 2011
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 115 complaints about engine problems.
Questions about recall 11V466000
Is there a recall on the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta exhaust system?
Yes. Recall 11V466000, reported on September 7, 2011, covers about 30,294 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 11V466000?
Dealers will inspect and replace the stainless steel exhaust tips as necessary free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during november 2011. Owners may contact volkswagen at 1‑800‑822‑8987.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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