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NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V070
Manufacturer Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Components ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Potential Number of Units Affected 2
Engine may Seize
If the engine seizes, the wheels may suddenly lock up, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Summary
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Jetta vehicles equipped with a 1.4L engine.
These vehicles have an engine that may seize due to an improper casting of the block.
Remedy:
Volkswagen will either buy back the vehicle or replace the engine block, free of charge.
The recall began February 2017.
Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.
Volkswagen’s number for this recall is 10F4.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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