What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2019423
- Recall date
- 22 August 2019
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Models
- Jetta, Beetle, Golf, Golf Wagon, Gti
- Model years
- 2011 to 2019
- Vehicle class
- Car
- System
- Powertrain
- Raised as
- Safety Mfr
- Vehicles affected
- 117,306
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
Issue: rnOn certain vehicles, a build-up of silicate on the shift lever switch could cause the transmission to detect that it is in the Park position when it isn't. This could allow the ignition key to be removed when the transmission is not in the Park position. If the parking brake is not applied, this could allow the car to roll away. rnrnSafety Risk: rnIf the transmission position is not displayed correctly, a user may not know that the vehicle is not in the PARK position. If the parking brake is not applied, this could create a risk of a vehicle roll-away and increase the risk of a crash. rnrnCorrective Actions: rnThe company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to have a new shift lever micro switch and control unit installed.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 2019423.