Volkswagen Recalls 71,000 New Jettas Over Wiring Layout Problem
Volkswagen of America Inc., a unit of German automaker Volkswagen AG
, has voluntarily begun a safety recall. This recall affects 71,043 of its new Jetta Sedans over a possible wiring layout problem. The recall affects Jetta sedans of the MY 2011 built between March 2010 and March 2011.
According to the car maker:
* The recall of 71,043 Jetta cars of the MY 2011 is aimed at reconfiguring a wiring layout
* This wiring layout is associated with the anti-theft alarm system and horn
* The recall actually includes the sixth generation Jetta sedan vehicles built between March of 2010 and March of 2011
However, according to Volkswagen, there have been no reports of injuries or accidents related to this issue. The company has also informed that it will notify the owners of the affected vehicles through first class mail. The owners of the affected vehicles will be informed of the corrective measures and time required for repairs. VW has not yet announced the schedule for the recall yet.
In June 2010, Volkswagen recalled 15,902 Routan vehicles of the MY 2009. These vehicles were built between June 2008 and July 2009. These vehicles were recalled over a possible wiring problem which if not fixed could have led to a fire hazard.
The company informed the NHTSA that
* These vehicles must have been built with an improper routed wire harness
* This improper routed wire harness may have a condition where the lower sliding door hinge bracket can make contact with it
* If the lower sliding door hinge bracket makes contact with the wire harness, it can wear out the wire insulation
Earlier this month only, Volkswagen appeared hopeful that it is on track for profitable growth in 2011 and called 2010 the most successful year in its history.
According to the Volkswagen of America, the Jetta sedans of the MY 2011 has a problem:
* Stemming from a fuse that protects the cars anti-theft alarm and the converter box
* With the converter box that operates the windshield wipers and headlights
* As a short circuit in the horn which under certain circumstances can cause the lights and wipers to stop working
* As the lights and wipers stop working it could increase the risk of a crash
The auto giant reworked the Jetta for 2011 making the car appealing for more market share by partially cutting prices. While Volkswagen hopes that the car is an all-around improvement over past versions, critics and some of Jetta loyalists feel that Volkswagens redesign took toll of the fun and quality that were inherent to the car.
Under the recall, service technicians will reconfigure the wiring layout in a way that its horn and converter box do not share the same fuse.
Volkswagens redesigned 2011 Jetta sedan has been heavily advertised and promoted by its maker. In March, during its sales event, Volkswagen has offered a discounted auto lease incentive and low auto loan rates on the Jetta. The 2011 Jetta can be leased for $179 a month for 39 months with $1,999 due at signing.
The 2010 version of the Jetta can be purchased with 0 percent auto loan financing up to 60 months in March. The TDI Clean Diesel version of the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta is being offered with 3.99 percent auto loan financing up to 60 months.
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