Volkswagen Approx. 170,000 recalled Transmission malfunction August 21 17:06
Volkswagen, a German automaker, has recalled more than 170,000 cars in the country because there is a risk that it will be unable to run due to transmission problems in 30 models including `` Golf '' and `` The Beetle '' sold in Japan Reported to.
The recalls were applied to 30 models, including approximately 176,000 units, including “Golf” and “Polo” manufactured by Volkswagen, and “The Beetle”. The import period varies depending on the model. However, from April 2008 to March 2016.
According to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, these cars are not strong enough for the automatic transmission parts, and the hydraulic pressure drops, and in the worst case, they may not be able to run. No accidents have occurred so far, but about 1600 problems have been reported throughout the country, such as the gear entering neutral while driving and decelerating.
Volkswagen will notify the target people by direct mail, etc., and will replace parts free of charge at dealers nationwide.