Motoring: VW recalls 71,043 Jettas (2011 model) due to horn and anti-theft wiring

 

Volkswagen today announced a voluntary safety recall of 71,043 2011 model year Jettas in order to reconfigure a wiring layout associated with the anti-theft alarm system and horn. No injuries or accidents have been reported as a result of this condition.

The recall affects sixth generation Jetta sedan vehicles built between March of 2010 and March of 2011.

Affected owners will be notified via first class mail regarding the corrective measures and anticipated repair timeline.

Motoring: Chrysler, VW and Kia models affected in Transport Canada recall

Transport Canada has released its latest recalls, which may affect  vehicles from Chrysler, Kia and Volkswagen. Issues include faulty shift cables and ignition switches.

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Motoring: VW Canada recalls 37,000 Golfs, Rabbits, Jettas and Beetles for fuel leaks

Volkswagen Canada says it is recalling about 37,000 Golf, Jetta, Rabbit and Beetle vehicles due to a potential windshield wiper fuel leak that could lead to a fire.

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2010 Canadian Auto Show shrinks, previews upcoming models

The Mercedes Benz SLS AMG Gullwing was one of the highlights of the 2010 Canadian Auto Show

We've been covering the Canadian Auto Show in Toronto for years and were sad and a bit disappointed at what we got to see this year, or rather, what we didn't. Past shows were so huge that it could take you a whole day to cover the exhibit spaces in the North and South Toronto Convention Centre and the cavernous Skydome (Rogers Centre).

Well, the Rogers Centre was dropped this year and fewer car companies were represented - a pity, really. A sign of difficult times, I guess.

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