2016 Volkswagen Beetle Steering Column Recall

Volkswagen has announced that 679027 vehicles have been affected by a Steering Column recall.

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.""

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."

2016 Volkswagen Beetle Recall Steering Column

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional switch and circuit board, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 11, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 37M2.

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Where and How to Get Your 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Steering Column Recall Fixed

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