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August 25, 2019 03:04 am
Original Link: http://rss.slashdot.org/~r/Slashdot/slashdot/~3/FZuQqQyHGIc/vw-recalls-679k-cars-with-faulty-micro-switch-that-may-roll-away
VW Recalls 679K Cars With Faulty Micro Switch That 'May Roll Away'
"Volkswagen issued a recall Friday of 679,000 vehicles for risk that they may roll away," reports the New York Daily News:Models recalled include certain 2011 through 2019 Beetles and Beetle convertibles, GTIs, Golfs, Golf SportWagens and Jettas that have automatic transmissions, manual hand brakes and keyless entry. "In affected vehicles, a micro switch which indicates the position of the shift lever may fail, allowing the key to be removed from the ignition switch without the shift lever being in the in the "P" Park position," a spokesperson for the German automaker told the Daily News in an email. "If the ignition key is removed without the shift lever being in the "P" Park position, there is a risk the vehicle may roll away, resulting in a crash." The spokesperson added that the company "is not aware of any crashes, injuries or fatalities related to this recall."Read more of this story at Slashdot.
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