Volkswagen Jetta (2017): Engine and engine cooling
Recall 17V070000 · Feb 3, 2017 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
2
vehicles affected
2
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17V070000
- Date
- Feb 3, 2017
- Maker
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Units affected
- 2
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Engine and engine cooling > Engine
- Model years
- 2017
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Jetta vehicles equipped with a 1.4L engine. These vehicles have an engine that may seize due to an improper casting of the block.
What can happen
If the engine seizes, the wheels may suddenly lock up, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Volkswagen will either buy back the vehicle or replace the engine block, free of charge. The recall began February 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 10F4.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen | Jetta | 2017 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 17V070000?
1 model: Volkswagen Jetta (2017), about 2 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 17V070000?
Volkswagen will either buy back the vehicle or replace the engine block, free of charge. The recall began February 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 10F4.
What can happen?
If the engine seizes, the wheels may suddenly lock up, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.