Volkswagen · Canada · Crit
Volkswagen Jetta, Golf +1 more: Accessories
Affects Volkswagen Jetta, Golf, Passat · 2013–2015 — about 19K vehicles.
The hazard
On certain vehicles equipped with a factory installed block heater, the block heater could overheat while in use. This could result in a fire causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will replace the block heater. Owners are advised to stop using the block heater in the interim.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational