Volkswagen Recalls Over 96,000 Jetta Vehicles Due to Fire Risk
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Volkswagen Group of America is recalling 96,330 Jetta vehicles from model years 2025 and 2026 because a faulty transmission ground wire connection increases the risk of fire.
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This notice was issued by NHTSA on April 3, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Vehicle Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2025-2026 Jetta vehicles due to an assembly error. The transmission ground wire in these vehicles may not have been properly connected, which can result in an open electrical circuit.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall affects a total of 96,330 units. The specific models involved include:
- Make/Model: Volkswagen Jetta
- Model Years: 2025 and 2026
Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) for the affected vehicles became searchable on the NHTSA website on March 13, 2026.
What You Should Do
Owners of the affected vehicles are advised to contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's internal reference number for this recall is 97TC.
Authorized dealers will inspect the transmission ground wire and perform any necessary repairs free of charge. Official owner notification letters are expected to be mailed out by May 8, 2026.
Why This Matters
An open electrical circuit caused by an improperly connected ground wire may draw a higher current than intended. This malfunction significantly increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
Source
This information is based on official reports from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Campaign Number 26V138000.
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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