VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 2017: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V352000

Make Model Year
VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-07-06 2017-05-31 2017-06-02

Production Dates: 2017-01-16 - 2017-01-16

Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 06A8

Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 567

Summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. "Volkswagen" is recalling certain 2017 Jetta vehicles. The affected vehicles have Vehicle Identification Number "VIN" markings on the body that do not match the VIN plate near the windshield. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

Consequence

The mismatched VINs make the vehicle noncompliant with regulatory requirements.

Remedy

Volkswagen has notified owners and has replaced the vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on July 7, 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 06A8.

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.