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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 09V333📅 Aug 20, 2009

2009–2010 Audi A3 & 2009–2010 Volkswagen GTI + 3 more recall: powertrain & transmission

⚠️ What's wrong

Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 passenger cars manufactured between september 2008 and august 2009. The wiring harness of a temperature sensor in the direct shift gearbox (DSG) may have connector wires that were insufficiently crimped. With insufficiently crimped connector wires, a temperature sensor has the potential to falsely detect a high gearbox oil temperature, causing the transmission to abruptly shift to neutral. If this happens, the selector lever position indicator within the instrument panel will flash. In addition, the "depress brake pedal" indicator light will be illuminated, alerting the driver to apply the brakes.

💥 The risk

The abrupt shift to neutral could lead to a crash without warning.

🔧 The fix

Volkswagen will reprogram the transmission control module with updated software free of charge. The recall began on october 20, 2009. Owners may contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
09V333000
Manufacturer recall #
37E3/S7 & 37E5/J7
Manufacturer
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
Vehicles affected
16,000
Component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Owner phone
1-800-822-8987
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Oct 20, 2009
Built
Sep 1, 2008 – Aug 19, 2009
Recall started by
ODI
Notes
Vw recall no.37E3/S7 & audi recall no. 37E5/J7.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 09V333 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 09V333?

2009–2010 Audi A3 & 2009–2010 Volkswagen GTI + 3 more. 16,000 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Audi dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-822-8987.