Defect Description For Recall
Volkswagen Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2009 And 2010 Passenger Cars Manufactured Between September 2008 And August 2009. The Wiring Harness Of A Temperature Sensor In The Direct Shift Gearbox (Dsg) May Have Connector Wires That Were Insufficiently Crimped. With Insufficiently Crimped Connector Wires, A Temperature Sensor Has The Potential To Falsely Detect A High Gearbox Oil Temperature, Causing The Transmission To Abruptly Shift To Neutral. If This Happens, The Selector Lever Position Indicator Within The Instrument Panel Will Flash. In Addition, The “Depress Brake Pedal” Indicator Light Will Be Illuminated, Alerting The Driver To Apply The Brakes.
Make Of Vehicle
AUDI
Model Of Vehicle
A3
Year
2009
Recall Campaign Number
09V333000
Component Description
Power Train:Automatic Transmission
Effect Of Defect
The Abrupt Shift To Neutral Could Lead To A Crash Without Warning.
Fix Defect
Volkswagen Will Reprogram The Transmission Control Module With Updated Software Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On October 20, 2009. Owners May Contact Volkswagen At 1-800-822-8987.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volkswagen Of America, Inc
Start Of Manufacture
20080901
End Of Manufacture
20090819
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
16000
Date Owners Notified
20091020
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20090820
Make Campaign Number
37E3/S7 & 37E5/J7