UPDATE: We now have confirmation that the DSG transmission issues may be more serious than VW is letting on to. Check out this new post that includes a video of the DSG failure and stories from owners who have had their DSG transmission fail, causing potentially serious safety issues.
Just in off the wire- Volkswagen has announced a voluntary recall of approximately 13,500 vehicles equipped with its DSG transmission. The recall includes Jetta, Jetta SportWagen, GTI, and Eos models built between September 2008 and August 2009.
The recall mostly applies to 2009 models, however a small number of 2010 vehicles are also affected. Volkswagen says a faulty temperature sensor in its DSG transmission may fail, causing for false warning lamps on the dash. In rare situations the transmission may even shift into neutral.
Affected owners should expect to be contacted by VW in the near future so that their vehicle can be inspected and repaired.
Think your Jetta, Jetta SportWagen, GTI, or Eos has a faulty DSG transmission temperature sensor? Just give the Volkswagen Loyalty Center a ring at 1-800-444-8982
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Published August 20, 2009 by Zane Merva
Filed Under: Recalls & TSBs