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Volkswagen Recall 37M2: Key May Be Removed When Not In Park
2016 Volkswagen Beetle
Removing the key while the shift lever is in a position other than "Park" increases the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.
Electrical System — Ignition — Anti-Theft — Control Module
Steering — Column Locking — Anti-Theft Device
- Summary
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2019 GTI, 2015-2016 and 2018-2019 Golf, 2012-2019 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2017-2019 Golf SportWagen and 2011-2018 Jetta vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, manual handbrake and keyless entry. A build-up of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the key to be removed from the ignition when the transmission shift lever is not in "Park."
- Actions
- Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional switch and circuit board, free of charge. The recall began November 19, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 37M2.
- Documents (18)
- vw_37M2_FAQ_12132019
- Date: September 11, 2019 Projected Timing for Repair Available - Upcoming Safety Recalls 69Z5 & 37M2
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: August 23, 2019 Advance Notice - Compliance Recall 37M2 / Shift Lever Micro Switch
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: August 26, 2019 VIN Visibility for - Compliance Recall 37M2 / Shift Lever Micro Switch
- Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2019-4
- Miscellaneous Document
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Recall Acknowledgement
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: November 08, 2019 Recall Status Update – Compliance Recall 37M2 / Shift Lever Micro Switch
- ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: November 18, 2019 Repair Available – Compliance Recall 37M2 / Shift Lever Micro Switch
- ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - PRI
- Interim Owner Notification Correction - Spanish
- Interim Owner Notification Letter Correction
- Defect Notice 573 Report
- ISSUED Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - PRI
- ISSUED Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
- FAQ_09242019.pdf
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