NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V070
Manufacturer Volkswagen
Group of America, Inc.
Components ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Potential Number of Units Affected 2
If the engine seizes, the wheels may suddenly lock up, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Summary
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Jetta vehicles equipped with a 1.4L engine.
These vehicles have an engine that may seize due to an improper casting of the block.
Remedy
Volkswagen will either buy back the vehicle or replace the engine block, free of charge.
The recall began February 2017.
Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.
Volkswagen’s number for this recall is 10F4.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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