Volkswagen Recalls 2017 Jetta for VIN Marking Mismatch
Volkswagen is recalling 2017 Jetta vehicles because the VIN on the body does not match the VIN plate near the windshield, violating federal certification regulations.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 1/5 (Low).
Cosmetic or documentation issue. No expected health impact, but the manufacturer is correcting the affected products.
Our severity reasoning: The recall addresses a documentation and labeling compliance issue (VIN mismatch) with no reported safety hazards, injuries, or fatalities, fitting the criteria for cosmetic defects or documentation issues.
Plain-English summary
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. 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 located near the windshield. This discrepancy causes the vehicles to fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
The mismatched VINs make the vehicle noncompliant with regulatory requirements. No safety hazards or injuries are reported in the source text.
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. 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.
The recalled product
- Product
- VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
- Brand
- VOLKSWAGEN
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Sedan
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 2
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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