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VW Recalls 697,000 Cars for Rollaway Risk
Volkswagen AG is recalling 679,000 cars in the U.S. that could roll away after the ignition key is removed.
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Volkswagen AG is recalling 679,000 cars in the U.S. that could roll away after the ignition key is removed.
The campaign is expected to begin in October. Most of the affected models are 2011-2019 Jetta sedans (pictured). The recall also targets certain 2015-2019 model Golf and GTI hatchback and SportWagen variants, plus 2017-2019 model Beetle and Beetle Convertibles coupes.
All affected vehicles have manual transmissions, a manual handbrake and certain types of keyless entry system, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Like all vehicles sold in the U.S., the affected cars have a switch that is supposed to prevent the ignition key from being removed until the vehicle is shifted into Park. But NHTSA says a coating can develop on the switch contacts, bypassing the lockout feature. A driver could then remove the key even though the vehicle is still in gear.
Dealers will install an additional switch and circuit board, according to NHTSA.
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