Mild and humid Friday morning ahead of a hot afternoonIsrael targets air defense system in Syria, state news agency says
FILE – In this March 8, 2018 file photo photo Volkswagen cars are pictured during a final quality control at the Volkswagen plant in Wolfsburg, Germany. Germany’s economic growth has stagnated in the last three months of the year. (AP Photo/Michael Sohn, file) Volkswagen is recalling about 679,000 cars in the U. S. to fix a problem that could let the cars roll away unexpectedly. The recall covers certain 2011 through 2018 Jettas; 2015 through 2019 GTIs; 2015, 2016, 2018 and 2019 Golfs; 2012 through 2019 Beetles and Beetle Convertibles; and 2017 through 2019 Golf SportWagens. All have automatic transmissions, manual hand brakes and keyless entry. VW says silicate can build up on a shift lever switch, allowing the key to be removed if the lever isn’t in park. That could let the cars roll off unexpectedly. Dealers will add a switch and circuit board to fix the problem. The recall starts on Oct. 11. A VW spokesman says he’s not aware of any crashes or injuries due to the problem. Click here to check if your Volkswagen is under the recall.