NHTSA recall 11V196000
Electrical System · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Details
What's wrong: These vehicles may have an electrical wiring and fuse layout where the converter box is protected by the same fuse used by the signal horn and the anti-theft alarm system. Should that fuse be blown, the converter box will be disconnected from the power supply which, in turn, will shut off applications such as the engine management system, lighting system, and wipers.
Why it matters: Should this happen while the vehicle is being driven, the engine could stall, or the headlights or wipers could turn off unexpectedly, potentially leading to a crash without warning.
The fix: Volkswagen will notify owners when sufficient quantities of repairs kits are available. Dealers will separate the wiring for the horn and the theft protection horn from the power supply of the converter box and route the wires to separate fuses to correct the condition free of charge. The safety…
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All model years NHTSA lists
2011 Volkswagen Jetta.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 11V196000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.