VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 2019: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V619000

Make Model Year
VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 2019
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2023-09-26 2023-09-06 2023-09-07

Production Dates: 2018-07-10 - 2018-10-22

Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 90W7

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 8

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 114

Summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. "Volkswagen" is recalling certain 2019 Jetta vehicles. The instrument cluster may not provide an audible warning to let the driver know that the key is still in the ignition when the door is open. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 114, "Theft Protection."

Consequence

Without an audible warning, the driver may be unaware that the key is left in the ignition, which can increase the risk of vehicle theft or a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the instrument cluster, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 3, 2023. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 90W7.

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.nhtsa.gov.