Defect Description For Recall
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) Is Recalling Certain 2015-2019 Gti, 2015-2016 And 2018-2019 Golf, 2012-2019 Beetle And Beetle Convertible, 2017-2019 Golf Sportwagen And 2011-2018 Jetta Vehicles Equipped With An Automatic Transmission, Manual Handbrake And Keyless Entry. A Build-Up Of Silicate On The Shift Lever Micro Switch Contacts May Enable The Key To Be Removed From The Ignition When The Transmission Shift Lever Is Not In “Park.”
Make Of Vehicle
VOLKSWAGEN
Model Of Vehicle
BEETLE CONVERTIBLE
Year
2012
Recall Campaign Number
19V615000
Component Description
Electrical System:Ignition:Anti-Theft:Control Module
Effect Of Defect
Removing The Key While The Shift Lever Is In A Position Other Than “Park” Increases The Risk Of An Unintended Vehicle Rollaway That May Result In Personal Injury Or A Crash.
Fix Defect
Volkswagen Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Install An Additional Switch And Circuit Board, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began November 19, 2019. Owners May Contact Volkswagen Customer Service At 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen’S Number For This Recall Is 37M2.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20120215
End Of Manufacture
20160728
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
679027
Date Owners Notified
20191119
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20190822
Make Campaign Number
37M2
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
114