Volkswagen Recalls Jetta Sedans for Fire Hazard

0:00In Birmingham, it's March 17th. Here's what is happening. Volkswagen has issued a recall for nearly 50,000 jettis of dance because of a potential fire hazard in the electrical system. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says 48,165 model year 2025 and 20. 26 vehicles are affected due to a faulty connection that could cause excessive electrical current. The problem stems from a manufacturing mistake during assembly. Workers may not have properly secure the transmission ground wire, leaving part of the electrical circuit incomplete and raising the fire risk. These cars were built between March 3rd, 2025 and February 17th, 2026. No fires or injuries had been reported so far, but owners should stay alert for any unusual electrical issues. Dealers will inspect and repair the ground wire at no cost to owners. Volkswagen plans the mail notices by May 8th, urging people to schedule a visit to an authorized service center.

1:00To check if your jetta is involved, enter your vehicle identification number on the NHTSA website or call Volkswagen customer service at 1-8-1893-5298. The NHTSA hotline is 1-898-32-74-236. The daily news now is powered by our sponsor. Press play. Put your head down. The sound is already there, s-o-l-i-soli-pilo.com. Made in AI.