VW Jetta Recalled in the United States

While Volkswagen continues to run high in Europe, with several new models launched in the last few days, the German brand is getting ready to recall more than 25,000 cars in the United States. We're talking about the fifth generation Jetta which is apparently affected by a driveshaft glitch that could eventually lead to a crash. A notification posted on the official website of the National HIghway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) informs that the malfunction affects 25,594 model year 2006-2009 Jetta with 2.0-liter engines.

"The fastening screw contact surfaces on the driveshaft cover plate may not have been manufactured to factory specifications," NHTSA warns in the advisory. "Some screws may not have been torqued properly during assembly and could loosen over time, causing a knocking sound when the vehicle is in motion. The driveshaft screws could loosen to the point where the driveshaft detaches from the gearbox," it added.

Obviously, such an issue could have serious consequences unless the vehicle is inspected by an authorized person. However, just for you to know, "if the vehicle is moving when this happens, the detached driveshaft could cause damage to the gearbox housing." Furthermore, it could lead to gearbox oil leak onto the street. Surely, this isn't as dangerous as it may sound but the NHTSA still advises Jetta owners to get their vehicles checked because such a minor glitch could, after all, increase the risk of accidents for both the driver and other motorists.

And because we were talking about service centers, dealers will inspect and replace the faulty parts free of charge, with first recalls expected to take place around June 19, 2009.