# Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.: Loose Transmission Ground Wire May Cause Fire (26V138000)

**Recall Urgency Score:** 30/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Subject | Loose Transmission Ground Wire May Cause Fire |
| NHTSA ID | 26V138000 |
| Manufacturer campaign | 97TC |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Units potentially affected | 48165 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| Defect | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Jetta vehicles. The transmission ground wire may not have been properly connected during assembly, causing an open electrical circuit. |
| Consequence | An open circuit may draw a higher current and increase the risk of a fire. |
| Remedy | Dealers will inspect and repair transmission ground wire as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 31, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 97TC. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 13, 2026. |

## Why this score
- 48,165 units affected.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V138000). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T18:12:01.520Z.
Recall data comes from NHTSA and is summarized automatically; check the official notice and VIN lookup before acting. Informational only.