Now Hear This! VW Recall
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Volkswagen AG recently announced a recall of about 80,000 Tiguan SUVs and Jetta Hybrids in North America due to electrical issues. This is part of a global 2.6 million vehicle recall.
Which VW models are affected by the recall?
Model year 2009-2011 Tiguan SUVs and 2013-2014 Jetta Hybrid cars equipped with the DQ200 gearbox.
What causes the electrical issues in these two models?
For the 2009-2011 Tiguan SUVs, a partial loss of exterior lighting may occur due to a fuse overheating.
For the 2013-2014 Jetta Hybrid vehicles, electric malfunctions may occur in gearboxes in humid climates if synthetic oil is used. This malfunction may permit corrosion of the internal lead frame of the gearbox and cause a loss of front wheel power.
Are there any known accidents attributed to the defect?
At this time, VW is not aware of any accidents or injuries due to the related problems.
What do I do if my car is one of those affected?
VW will be notifying all owners affected by the recalls in December 2013. A new fuse will be replaced with an upgraded version in the 2009-2011 Tiguan SUVs. Synthetic gearbox oil in the 2013-2014 Jetta Hybrids will be replaced with a mineral-based oil.
If your VW is part of this recall and you have not been notified, call your local, independent VW repair shop to schedule an appointment to have your VW checked and serviced for the defect.
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