Federal regulators announced a recall of nearly 50,000 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles in the U.S. over an engine fire risk caused by a loose wire after reports from several owners of melted wires and fires. The automaker reported the issue to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) last Wednesday.At least 48,165 Jetta vehicles from the 2025–2026 model years have been recalled in the United States. Another 13,318 are affected in Canada, bringing the total to 63,318 vehicles, regulators said. Th ...

Core Insights - A Seattle woman, Mary, faced financial difficulties after co-signing a car loan for a partner, resulting in a remaining balance of approximately $29,000 after a voluntary repossession of a 2019 Volkswagen Jetta [1][3] - Mary earns $61,000 annually, has no savings, and carries $3,000 in credit card debt while still making payments on the vehicle [2] - Financial expert Dave Ramsey emphasized that co-signers become responsible for the loan if the primary borrower defaults, advising Mary to communicate her financial situation to creditors [4][6] Group 1 - Mary co-signed a vehicle loan in fall 2021 for her then-partner, who later failed to make payments, leading to the vehicle's repossession [3] - After the repossession, lenders will pursue the co-signer for any remaining balance once the vehicle is sold at auction, which often results in a deficit [6] - Ramsey advised Mary to inform creditors of her financial situation and suggested that repossession balances can often be settled for less than the full amount owed [7] Group 2 - Mary inquired about placing a lien on her former partner's expected settlement from a motorcycle accident, as she had co-signed for his Harley, which was paid off [4] - Ramsey cautioned against relying on another person's settlement to resolve her debt, indicating that such a strategy is not viable [5]