Recall 11V466000: Exhaust Tip Inspection/Replacement

VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):

Volkswagen/Jetta 2011-2012

MANUFACTURER: Volkswagen of America, Inc.

MFR'S REPORT DATE: September 07, 2011

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V466000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A

COMPONENT: Engine and Engine Cooling: Exhaust System

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 30,294

SUMMARY:
Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Jetta sedan vehicles manufactured from March 18, 2010, through August 22, 2011. Some vehicles had a stainless steel exhaust tip installed at the port during importation. These exhaust tips may extend beyond the original length of the factory-installed exhaust pipes. It is possible for inadvertent contact to occur with a person's leg.

CONSEQUENCE:
If the tailpipe extension is hot during inadvertent contact, a burn could occur.

REMEDY:
Dealers will inspect and replace the stainless steel exhaust tips as necessary free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during november 2011. Owners may contact Volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.

NOTES:
Volkswagen's safety recall number is 26G8/U3. Owners may also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.