Several reports of engine stalls have led the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to review model years 2009 and 2010 of the Volkswagen Jetta and Golf as well as the Audi A3 with TDI clean diesel engines for possible fuel pump failures.
So far, the NHTSA has received 160 complaints from owners and the company. About half of the reports involved stalling ''at highway speeds in traffic with no restart''.
Sheriece Matias, a U.S.-based spokeswoman for Volkswagen, responded by saying: ''We take these matters very seriously and are cooperating fully with NHTSA during its investigation. We will continue to work closely with the agency as the analysis continues''.
No recall has been issued yet in the United States, but we'll keep a close eye on the story since the Jetta, Golf and A3 models under investigation have also been sold in Canada with the same engines.
If you've experienced something similar with any of these vehicles, you should contact Transport Canada at 1-800-333-0510 to make sure that all necessary actions are taken.
Source: Bloomberg
So far, the NHTSA has received 160 complaints from owners and the company. About half of the reports involved stalling ''at highway speeds in traffic with no restart''.
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Sheriece Matias, a U.S.-based spokeswoman for Volkswagen, responded by saying: ''We take these matters very seriously and are cooperating fully with NHTSA during its investigation. We will continue to work closely with the agency as the analysis continues''.
No recall has been issued yet in the United States, but we'll keep a close eye on the story since the Jetta, Golf and A3 models under investigation have also been sold in Canada with the same engines.
If you've experienced something similar with any of these vehicles, you should contact Transport Canada at 1-800-333-0510 to make sure that all necessary actions are taken.
Source: Bloomberg