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Volkswagen Jumper Ad Under Fire

A new Volkswagen commercial features a guy threatening to jump off a ledge -- until learns three vehicles are available for under $17,000 -- is under fire from at least five mental health groups. They are demanding that the automaker yank the ad from the airwaves.

A VW spokesman says it's willing to discuss the issue, but sees no reason to pull the spot. "Controversy is not something VW has shied away from in its marketing," says Keith Price.

The VW ad, "Jumper," first aired Monday during NBC's Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip. It also is available at YouTube.

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