CarRecallWatch- Component
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- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) 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 near the windshield. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
- Risk
- The mismatched VINs make the vehicle noncompliant with regulatory requirements.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Some vehicles have a Vehicle Identification Number stamped on the body that does not match the VIN plate near the windshield. Because the two numbers disagree, the vehicle does not meet federal certification requirements for vehicle identification. The notice identifies this as a compliance problem rather than a direct crash or fire hazard.
The mismatch can cause problems with registration, title transfers, insurance, and inspections, since records are tied to the VIN. The remedy is free: Volkswagen has notified owners and replaces the affected vehicles at no charge. Owners can contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and reference recall number 06A8.
To check whether your vehicle is affected, compare the VIN on the body with the plate near the windshield, and check your VIN for open recalls at your authorized Volkswagen dealer or through NHTSA's recall lookup.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Volkswagen Jetta | 2017 |
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