Equipment recall 11E036000 · September 8, 2011
2011-2012 Volkswagen Jetta
These exhaust tips may extend beyond the original length of the factory-installed exhaust pipes.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
This is a recall of aftermarket equipment listed for the vehicles below. It applies only if the recalled part was installed on the vehicle.
- Summary
- Volkswagen is recalling certain stainless steel exhaust tips, part number 1K0 071 910 u, sold as accessory equipment for use on model year 2011-2012 jetta sedan vehicles manufactured from March 18, 2010, through August 22, 2011. These exhaust tips may extend beyond the original length of the factory-installed exhaust pipes. It is possible for inadvertent contact to occur with a person's leg.
- Consequence
- If the tailpipe extension is hot during inadvertent contact, a burn could occur.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the stainless steel exhaust tips as necessary free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during November 2011. Owners may contact Volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.
- Notes
- Volkswagen's safety recall number is 26G9/V4.OWNERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 11E036000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 8, 2011
- Filed by
- VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
- Manufacturer campaign
- 26G8/V4
- Owner notification
- November 30, 2011
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 99,322
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Volkswagen Jetta (2011-2012): 2012, 2011
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