71G Jettas recalled for honk-and-stall issue
Volkswagen of America is recalling about 71,000 new 2011 Jetta sedans for a potential problem with wiring that could cause the car to shut off when the horn is used. (March 28, 2011) Credit: Getty Images
HERNDON, Va. -- Volkswagen of America is recalling about 71,000 of its 2011 Jettas in order to reconfigure wiring related to its alarm system and horn.
According to Crave, a gadget blog, a wiring issue can cause the car to turn off if the horn is activated. Translation, honk at that straggler at the green light and you might become a straggler.
No injuries or accidents have been reported.
Owners will receive notification by mail, the company said.
For more information call Volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.
Volkswagen of America is the U.S. subsidiary of Germany's Volkswagen AG.
