Recall 09V333000: DSG Temeprature Sensor Defect

VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):

Audi/A3 2009-2010

Audi/TT 2009

Audi/TT ROADSTER 2009

MANUFACTURER: Volkswagen of America, Inc.

MFR'S REPORT DATE: August 20, 2009

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V333000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: PE09035

COMPONENT: Power Train: Automatic Transmission

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 16000

SUMMARY:
Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 passenger cars manufactured between September 2008 and August 2009. The wiring harness of a temperature sensor in the Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG) may have connector wires that were insufficiently crimped. With insufficiently crimped connector wires, a temperature sensor has the potential to falsely detect a high gearbox oil temperature, causing the transmission to abruptly shift to neutral. If this happens, the selector lever position indicator within the instrument panel will flash. In addition, the "DEPRESS BRAKE PEDAL" indicator light will be illuminated, alerting the driver to apply the brakes.

CONSEQUENCE:
The abrupt shift to neutral could lead to a crash without warning.

REMEDY:
Volkswagen will notify owners, inspect the DSG and, if necessary, replace an affected DSG temperature sensor free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.

NOTES:
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.