Vw Beetle: Starter Motor May Malfunction And Overheat

VW Recall Summary Volkswagen is recalling approximately 149,625 vehicles including Beetle, Jetta, Passat, Golf, and other models with diesel engines and stop/start systems. The starter motor's solenoid switch may have a bent or broken return spring, which can cause the starter motor to stay permanently activated and overheat, potentially leading to fire. Volkswagen will replace the solenoid switch in affected vehicles.

Recalling firm

VW

Product

Vehicles: VW BEETLE, VW JETTA, VW PASSAT, VW SCIROCCO, VW EOS, VW TIGUAN, VW TOURAN, VW SHARAN, VW GOLF. Units affected: 149,625

Reason

On vehicles with diesel engines and stop/start system the starter motor may be permanently activated because the return spring in the solenoid switch is bent or broken. If the permanent current supply to the starter motor is not noticed overheating of the component with local scorching damage and a vehicle fire is possible. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the solenoid switch.

Classification

Class I

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United Kingdom

Agency

UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall date

2018-03-07

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/c09a25a4-50a2-4e16-b7e3-5c5f38ad8ea1