Defect Description For Recall
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.”
Make Of Vehicle
VOLKSWAGEN
Model Of Vehicle
ATLAS
Year
2018
Recall Campaign Number
18V824000
Component Description
Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel
Effect Of Defect
If The Driver Is Not Notified By An Audible Noise That The Key Is Left In The Ignition, It Can Increase The Risk Of Vehicle Theft Or Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20161222
End Of Manufacture
20181110
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
73549
Date Owners Notified
20181213
Initiated By
Ovsc
Responsible Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20181126
Make Campaign Number
90L3 / 90L4
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
114