Defect Description For Recall
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) Is Recalling Certain 2015-2018 Volkswagen Golf And Golf Sportwagen Vehicles. The Build Of Silicate On The Shift Lever Micro Switch Contacts May Enable The Key To Be Removed From The Ignition While The Vehicle Shift Lever Is Not In “Park.” As Such, These Vehicles Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (Fmvss) Number 114, “Theft ProteCTIon And Rollaway Prevention.”
Make Of Vehicle
VOLKSWAGEN
Model Of Vehicle
GOLF SPORTWAGEN
Year
2015
Recall Campaign Number
18V464000
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 March 19, 2019. Owners May Contact Volkswagen Customer Service At 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen’S Number For This Recall Is 37L5.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20141210
End Of Manufacture
20170619
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
33168
Date Owners Notified
20190319
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20180711
Make Campaign Number
37L5
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
114