Now Hear This! VW Recall
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Volkswagen of America has just announced a recall of approximately 26,452 vehicles due to the possibility of a fire from leaking transmission fluid.
Which VW models are affected by the recall?
Model year 2014 Jetta, Beetle, Beetle Convertible and Passat vehicles equipped with a 1.8T engine and torque converter automatic transmission.
Now Hear This! More Vehicle Recalls Heading Your Way in 2014
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When you flip on the morning news or scan your favorite online news site, it surely seems like there are more vehicles being recalled these days. And unfortunately, this trend is continuing.
According to the Centre of Automotive Management (CAM), and reported by The New Zealand Herald, more than 20.5 million vehicles were recalled in the U.S. last year (BMW was the fourth highest manufacturer of vehicles on the list), which is five million more than in 2012. Most of these recalls were due to electronic malfunctions and safety glitches.
Now Hear This! VW Recall
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Today, Volkswagen AG has announced a recall of approximately 150,201 Passat sedans in the U.S. due to a possible inoperable low-beam headlight.
Which VW models are affected by the recall?
Model year 2012-2013 Passat sedans.
Now Hear This! VW Recall
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Volkswagen AG recently announced a recall of about 80,000 Tiguan SUVs and Jetta Hybrids in North America due to electrical issues. This is part of a global 2.6 million vehicle recall.
Your vehicle's manufacturer should pay for that recalled part you just replaced.
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So you replaced that expensive Volkswagen part in your Volkswagen a few months ago, only to find out that it has recently been recalled. Should you be reimbursed by the manufacturer for the Volkswagen part you just had repaired?
In short, yes. Your vehicle’s manufacturer will cover the replacement of the recalled part, as long as you went to a qualified mechanic who used original equipment factory (OEM) parts for the repair.
According to this article, “Federal regulations state that automakers are required to reimburse for costs to fix a defect as long as receipts for the repairs are submitted.”