Volkswagen Group ,: Loose Transmission Ground Wire May Cause Fire
Recall Summary Volkswagen is recalling certain 2025-2026 Jetta vehicles because a transmission ground wire may not have been properly connected during manufacturing, which could cause an electrical circuit to malfunction. This faulty connection may draw excessive electrical current and create a fire risk. Dealers will inspect and repair the wire at no cost to owners, with notification letters expected to arrive May 8, 2026.
- Recalling firm
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Product
- Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Jetta vehicles. The transmission ground wire may not have been properly connected during assembly, causing an open electrical circuit.
- Reason
- An open circuit may draw a higher current and increase the risk of a fire. Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair transmission ground wire as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 8, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 97TC. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 13, 2026.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United States
- Agency
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Recall date
- 2026-03-11
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- Nationwide
Official recall notice from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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