(August 28, 2009) Volkswagen is recalling 16,000 Volkswagen and Audi vehicles manufactured between September 2008 and August 2009, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The recall affects the 2009-10 Audi A3, 2009 Audi TT, 2009 Audi TT roadster, 2009 Volkswagen Eos, 2009-10 Volkswagen GTI, 2009-10 Volkswagen Jetta and 2009-10 Volkswagen Jetta Sportswagen.

The recalled vehicles have insufficiently crimped connector wires in the wiring harness of a temperature sensor, which is located in the direct-shift gearbox. This could cause the sensor to incorrectly detect a high oil temperature in the gearbox and cause it to suddenly shift to neutral. It could also illuminate the depress-brake-pedal light, which warns the driver to apply the brakes. Any of these scenarios could lead to a collision.

Volkswagen will inspect the direct-shift gearbox and replace or repair the temperature sensor free of charge. For more information, owners can call Volkswagen at 800-822-8987 or NHTSA at 888-327-4236.