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HighNHTSA·11V466000·Announced 2011-09-07

Volkswagen Recalls 2011-2012 Jetta Sedans for Exhaust Tip Burn Risk

Volkswagen is recalling certain 2011-2012 Jetta sedans because an extended exhaust tip may cause burns if it contacts a person's leg.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where a burn injury is possible, but the source text does not report any actual injuries or illnesses.

Plain-English summary

Volkswagen of America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Jetta sedan vehicles manufactured from March 18, 2010, through August 22, 2011. The recall involves 30,294 vehicles.

Some of these vehicles had a stainless steel exhaust tip installed at the port during importation that may extend beyond the original length of the factory-installed exhaust pipes. This extension creates a possibility for inadvertent contact with a person's leg. If the tailpipe extension is hot during such contact, a burn could occur.

Dealers will inspect and replace the stainless steel exhaust tips as necessary free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during November 2011. Owners may contact Volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
Brand
VOLKSWAGEN
Manufacturer
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
Category
Vehicle — Exhaust System
Hazard
Affected units
30,294

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • JETTA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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