Transport Canada Recall - 2014068 - VOLKSWAGEN
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Summary
Product
Car recalled by VOLKSWAGEN
Issue
Vehicle - Accessories
What to do
Please see corrective actions section below
Affected products
2013 | VOLKSWAGEN | GOLF, 2013 | VOLKSWAGEN | JETTA, 2013 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT, 2014 | VOLKSWAGEN | GOLF, 2014 | VOLKSWAGEN | JETTA, 2014 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT, 2015 | VOLKSWAGEN | JETTA
Issue
On certain vehicles equipped with a factory installed block heater, the block heater could overheat while in use. This could result in a fire causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will replace the block heater. Owners are advised to stop using the block heater in the interim.
Additional information
Background
Visit Transport Canada’s Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database for the original recall.
Details
Original published date:
Alert / recall type
Automotive recall
Category
Vehicles - Car
Companies
Published by
Transport Canada
Audience
General public
Identification number
RA-70167
Transport Canada
ID
2014068
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