NHTSA recall 19V-615 (19V615000)
steering recall reported August 22, 2019 - about 679,027 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 19V615000
- Also written as
- 19V-615
- Manufacturer number
- 37M2
- Reported
- August 22, 2019
- Vehicles affected
- ~679,027
- Component
- steering
What is being recalled
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."
Why it is dangerous
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.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 19V-615 when calling a dealer.
Affected 5 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.