NHTSA Complaint #11181349 — 2018 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11181349
Vehicle	2018 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Component	UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Date of Incident	February 20, 2019
Date Filed	February 20, 2019
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WA

Consumer Description

OVER TIME, A BUILD-UP OF SILICATE ON THE SHIFT LEVER MICRO SWITCH CONTACTS CAN MAKE IT POSSIBLE TO REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH WITHOUT THE SHIFT LEVER BEING IN THE "P" PARK POSITION. THIS MAKES THE VEHICLE NONCOMPLIANT WITH 49 CFR 571.114 STANDARD NO. 114 THEFT PROTECTION AND ROLLAWAY PREVENTION. IF THE IGNITION KEY IS REMOVED WITHOUT THE SHIFT LEVER BEING IN THE "P" PARK POSITION, THERE IS A RISK THAT THE VEHICLE MAY ROLL AWAY, RESULTING IN A CRASH THAT COULD INJURE PEOPLE AND DAMAGE PROPERTY. RECALL STILL NOT FIXED PARTS SUPPOSED TO BE AVAILABLE BEGINNING OF JANUARY VW HAS STILL NOT RELEASED

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