What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2020353
- Recall date
- 4 August 2020
- Make
- Volkswagen, Audi
- Models
- Jetta, Jetta Wagon, Golf Wagon, A3, Passat, Beetle, Golf, Atlas
- Model years
- 2007 to 2019
- Vehicle class
- Car
- System
- Label
- Raised as
- Safety Mfr
- Vehicles affected
- 132,432
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
Issue: rnOn certain vehicles, the warning label for the engine block heater cable is written in English only. As a result, a French user may not receive important safety information about how to use the engine block heater. A label that is not provided in both official languages could create confusion.rn rnSafety Risk: rnUser confusion could increase the risk of injury when trying to use the block heater.rn rnCorrective Actions: rnThe company will mail each owner a new label for the block heater cable. If you would like help installing the label, you can contact a dealer for assistance.
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 2020353.