Is the 2011 VOLKSWAGEN Jetta safe to drive?

The 2011 VOLKSWAGEN Jetta has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

What is the ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM recall for the 2011 VOLKSWAGEN Jetta? (Campaign #11V466000)

A stainless steel exhaust tip on your vehicle may be longer than usual, and this could cause a problem when it's hot. If you accidentally touch the hot exhaust tip, you could get a burn. You should take your vehicle to the dealership, and they will inspect and replace the exhaust tip for free, starting in November 2011.

Campaign 11V466000

Critical Plain English 2011-09-07

What This Recall Means

Component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

What Happened

A stainless steel exhaust tip on your vehicle may be longer than usual, and this could cause a problem when it's hot.

Risk if Unfixed

If you accidentally touch the hot exhaust tip, you could get a burn.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

You should take your vehicle to the dealership, and they will inspect and replace the exhaust tip for free, starting in November 2011.

Affected Vehicles

2011 VOLKSWAGEN Jetta

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #11V466000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

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