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FIRE MAY OCCUR
Water ingress may gather in the spare wheel well may accumulate and cause the battery to short circuit.In extreme cases this could cause a fire.
On affected vehicles fit an additional drain valve to the spare wheel well.
ENGINE MAY START UP WITHOUT WARNING
The earth attachment for the on board power supply control unit may not be to specification. This can lead to various electrical events. In the most unfavourable case the engine may start when using the central locking remote control.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the torque of the earth attachment. If necessary the earth attachment is to be tightened to the correct specification.
AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY
The drivers air bag propellant cannister may not have been fitted correctly. This may affect the deployment of the airbag.
Replace driver's air bag unit.
AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY
The drivers air bag propellant cannister may not have been fitted correctly. This may affect the deployment of the airbag.
Replace driver's air bag unit.
FRONT WHEELS MAY LOCK
The retaining bolts for the front calipers may not have been tightened to the specified torque. The caliper may loosen wedge against the wheel rim and lock the wheel. Detachment of the caliper may happen.
On affected vehicles replace all front caliper retaining bolts.
BACKREST MAY NOT PERFORM CORRECTLY IN A COLLISION
The fitting for the backrest frame to the front seats (mounting of backrest to seat frame) may not have been correctly welded. This can cause noises on the front seats and in an accident the backrest/s can break. There is an increased risk of injury.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the production date of the backrest frames of the front seats. Where the date is within the affected range the backrest/s will be replaced.
DIRECTIONAL CONTROL MAY BE COMPROMISED
Front wheel bearing housings with insufficient hardness may have been fitted. This can lead to a fracture of a wheel bearing housing which can affected the directional control of the vehicle.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check the casting dates of both front wheel bearing housings. Where the affected wheel bearing housings are found they will be replaced.
DIRECTIONAL CONTROL MAY BE COMPROMISED
Front wheel bearing housings with insufficient hardness may have been fitted. This can lead to a fracture of a wheel bearing housing which can affected the directional control of the vehicle.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check the casting dates of both front wheel bearing housings. Where the affected wheel bearing housings are found they will be replaced.
DIRECTIONAL CONTROL MAY BE LOST
On vehicles with torsion beam rear axle the trailing arm of the rear axle can be deformed in a rear impact of the vehicle or when reversing too quickly over a relatively high obstacle (such as very high kerbs). If this deformation or pre-damage is not recognised a trailing arm of the rear axle can suddenly break later because of the related weakening of the rear axle.
On vehicles which have been involved in a rear impact or reversed at speed over a high obstacle. The trailing arm of the torsion beam rear axle is checked for accident damage and replaced if necessary. In other instances a brace plate will be fitted to the trailing arms.
DIRECTIONAL CONTROL MAY BE LOST
On vehicles with torsion beam rear axle the trailing arm of the rear axle can be deformed in a rear impact of the vehicle or when reversing too quickly over a relatively high obstacle (such as very high kerbs). If this deformation or pre-damage is not recognised a trailing arm of the rear axle can suddenly break later because of the related weakening of the rear axle.
On vehicles which have been involved in a rear impact or reversed at speed over a high obstacle. The trailing arm of the torsion beam rear axle is checked for accident damage and replaced if necessary. In other instances a brace plate will be fitted to the trailing arms.
FUEL MAY LEAK
Fuel may leak from the injector rails. Drivers may notice a smell of fuel and or evidence of a leak
On affected vehicles replace injector rails and seals.
FUEL MAY LEAK RESULTING IN POSSIBLE FIRE
It is possible that fuel can leak from a fuel delivery rail due to insufficient soldering during production.
On affected vehicles replace fuel rail.
UNINTENTIONAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT
In rare cases an air bag acceleration sensor may give an incorrect signal which can lead to an unintentional airbag deployment
Recall vehicle check if vehicle is affected and replace the control unit as required.
UNINTENTIONAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT
In rare cases an air bag acceleration sensor may give an incorrect signal which can lead to an unintentional airbag deployment
Recall vehicle check if vehicle is affected and replace the control unit as required.
GEARBOX PROP SHAFT MAY DETACH
The balance weight on the prop shaft may detach. This can lead to the prop shaft becoming insecure and in extreme cases where the concern is not rectified the prop shaft can detach. This will lead to significant damage to the vehicle and increase the risk of a collision.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replaced the balance weight on the prop shaft.
FUEL MAY LEAK
On affected vehicles the fuel filter may crack around inlet connection. This will allow fuel to leak which may cause a smell within the vehicle interior and possibly contaminate the road environment. This may affect the handling of the vehicle and of other traffic..
Check type of filter fitted. If not of improved type then replace with improved filter.
SUSPENSION MAY CRACK
The mountings on the axle where the rear leaf springs are fixed may crack. If this cracking is not repaired the suspension will eventually fail to its lowest point on that side.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and fit reinforcement plates extended U-bolts and nuts.
TAILGATE CAN DROP DOWN AND CAUSE INJURY
On Caddy vehicles of a limited production period Volkswagen AG has established that on vehicles of certain model years the attachment of the ball pin where the tailgate gas strut is mounted on the body can loosen and in the most unfavourable case tear off. If such damage occurs the Tailgate can drop down as one tailgate gas strut alone cannot keep it open. There is a risk of injury.
On the affected vehicles a new ball pin with a washer will be fitted . On Caddys produced from November 2003-July 2008 the welded nut inside the D pillar can loosen and fall off when replacing the pin. In these instances two support brackets with blind rivets must be fitted.
RISK OF FUEL LEAK
It is possible that fuel leaks could develop on the fuel pipes in the engine compartment. This could then leak onto the road surface or cause a risk of fire.
Recall all affected vehicles and install protection devices.
SIDE AIRBAG DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION DISABLED
Some vehicles may be fitted with airbag control units with incorrect parameters programmed. On these vehicles the diagnostic function for the side crash sensors is deactivated resulting in potential faults not being recognised and the airbag warning not illuminating.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to re programme the airbag control unit.
RISK OF FIRE
The cooling fan may continue to run until the battery is drained. In the most unfavourable scenario this can even lead to a vehicle fire.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to fit an additional wiring loom.
TOW BAR MAY DETACH
The bolts fixing the tow bar towing eye or rear step and support (5.0t only) are of an incorrect grade and as a result may affect the security of the components.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the bolts of the incorrect grade with ones of the correct grade.
FUEL MAY LEAK
On 2.0l Common Rail engines of a limited production period faulty material can cause leaks on the high pressure pipes during the service life of the vehicle.
Anti-vibration balance weights will be fitted on the high-pressure pipes.
FUEL MAY LEAK
On 2.0l Common Rail engines of a limited production period faulty material can cause leaks on the high pressure pipes during the service life of the vehicle.
Anti-vibration balance weights will be fitted on the high-pressure pipes.
FUEL MAY LEAK
On 2.0l Common Rail engines of a limited production period faulty material can cause leaks on the high pressure pipes during the service life of the vehicle.
Anti-vibration balance weights will be fitted on the high-pressure pipes.
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