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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