NHTSA recall 11V-466 (11V466000)

engine and engine cooling recall reported September 7, 2011 - about 30,294 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 11V466000
Also written as: 11V-466
Reported: September 7, 2011
Vehicles affected: ~30,294
Component: engine and engine cooling

What is being recalled

VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 JETTA SEDAN VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 18, 2010, THROUGH AUGUST 22, 2011. SOME VEHICLES HAD A STAINLESS STEEL EXHAUST TIP INSTALLED AT THE PORT DURING IMPORTATION. THESE EXHAUST TIPS MAY EXTEND BEYOND THE ORIGINAL LENGTH OF THE FACTORY-INSTALLED EXHAUST PIPES. IT IS POSSIBLE FOR INADVERTENT CONTACT TO OCCUR WITH A PERSON'S LEG.

Why it is dangerous

IF THE TAILPIPE EXTENSION IS HOT DURING INADVERTENT CONTACT, A BURN COULD OCCUR.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE STAINLESS STEEL EXHAUST TIPS AS NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 11V-466 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Volkswagen Jetta - 2011

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