Engine and engine cooling: engineRecall 17V-070 · 2017 Volkswagen Jetta
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recall 17V-070 covers 2 2017 Volkswagen Jetta for a engine and engine cooling: engine problem, reported to NHTSA on February 3, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q2) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V070000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Jetta vehicles equipped with a 1.4L engine. These vehicles have an engine that may seize due to an improper casting of the block.
The risk
If the engine seizes, the wheels may suddenly lock up, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Volkswagen will either buy back the vehicle or replace the engine block, free of charge. The recall began February 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 10F4.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
100%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from November 25, 2016 to November 30, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.