VW and Audi Issue Recall for DSG Transmission

As our sister site InsideLine has reported, VW and its uptown cousin Audi have issued a voluntary joint recall for some vehicles equipped with the DSG automated-clutch manual transmission ("S-Tronic" in Audi-speak). Both carmakers have stated that a faulty temperature sensor could light up a warning light in the instrument panel, and in rare cases, the transmission could shift into neutral. About 13,500 VWs and 2,500 Audis have been affected.  

Though a recall notice has yet to be posted by NHTSA (safercar.gov), both carmakers have said that they will contact owners of the affected vehicles in the coming weeks to have their vehicles inspected and repaired. Owners of these models may also call Volkswagen at (800) 444-8982 or Audi at (800) 253-2834 if they have any questions.

Affected Vehicles: 
VW: 2009-2010 Jetta, Jetta SportWagen, GTI and Eos.  
Audi: 2009 A3, TT and TT Roadster 

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John DiPietro August 21, 2009, 9:37 AM

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